Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, 36, has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer expansion side San Diego FC, becoming the first active international player to hold an ownership stake in the league. San Diego FC, set to enter the MLS in 2025 as the 30th team, is excited to have Mata on board as a partner, citing his winning mentality and experience in the Premier League and with the Spanish national team. Mata, who recently played for A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers, aims to help build a successful team in a city and league that are seeing significant growth, aligning with San Diego’s ambition to create a winning team for the long-term.
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