Valuation snapshotSource: Jan 2026 majority sale implied (Forbes/ESPN)
Latest estimated value
$700M
Estimated annual revenue
$71M (Sportico 2026, 2025 season)
Implied revenue multiple
9.9x (calc.)
YoY change
+5% (1-yr)
Most recent transaction
Control Sale
Implied valuation, last tx
$700M — record MLS majority-stake valuation
Ownership
Controlling ownerPeter Mallouk (~80%; Illig family retains <10% and governor seat)
Ownership stake—
Owner since2026
Acquisition price$700M valuation (71% stake, 2026)
Transaction history
1 on file| Date | Type | Buyer | Seller | Stake | Price | Implied Val | Mult. | Conf. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | Control Sale | Peter Mallouk (existing minority holder since 2022) | Illig family (retain just under 10%) | 71% | Undisclosed at $700M valuation | $700M — record MLS majority-stake valuation | — | High |
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