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Ghanaian founded Right to Dream Academy acquires MLS expansion side San Diego

Led by Egyptian billionaire, Mohamed Mansour and the Sycuan Tribe, San Diego FC will become the 30th MLS franchise

The Right to Dream Academy, which started in Ghana, has acquired Major League Soccer expansion side San Diego FC.

San Diego will join the MLS in 2025 as an expansion side in its inaugural season.

Led by Egyptian billionaire, Mohamed Mansour and the Sycuan Tribe, San Diego FC will become the 30th MLS franchise.

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with the Sycuan Tribe to bring Major League Soccer to such a deserving community and legion of San Diego soccer fans. This is a real opportunity to create a powerful and lasting legacy for the city and region,” said Mansour, as quoted by mlssoccer.com.

“We look forward to introducing Right to Dream’s unique developmental approach and unparalleled soccer expertise to San Diego and MLS by delivering tangible benefits to the community, as we look to open doors and identify and nurture talent from across the county and beyond.”

Other founding partners include Brad Termini (co-founder, Zephyr Partners); Tom Vernon (Founder, Right to Dream; and Dan Dickinson (board member, Right to Dream). Highly-respected sports executive, Tom Penn will serve as the club’s CEO.

“I am excited to extend a warm welcome to our newest owners here in beautiful San Diego as the 30th MLS club. Thank you, Mohamed Mansour & the Sycuan Tribe, for your conviction in this league and helping us finally bring an MLS club to this great city! We can’t wait to watch you kick off in 2025,” wrote MLS Commissioner Don Garber on Twitter.

About Right to Dream

The academy, which started in Akosombo, Ghana, has been the nurturing ground for several Ghanaian and African football stars.

In recent years, Right to Dream has produced the likes of Mohammed KudusKamaldeen Sulemana, and Ernest Nuamah.

The academy has bases in Egypt and Denmark, and also owns FC Nordsjaelland in the Danish Super Liga.

San Diego FC will run the same module as the Right to Dream Academy to unearth more talent across the globe.

 

 

 

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