Seattle Reign forward Bethany Balcer celebrates her goal against the Orlando Pride with teammates, including forward Tziarra King during the second half of an NWSL soccer match, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Seattle. Orlando won 3-2. announced in March it had agreed to sell the team to the Major League Soccer team and Carlyle for $58 million.
“Our goal is to be a standard bearer in global soccer,” Sounders owner Adrian Hanauer said in a statement. "This means creating a first-class environment for players, staff and fans, while staying authentic to our community. For anyone that loves the sport of soccer and its place in Seattle, today’s news brings everyone together and allows us all to run toward an incredible future.”was purchased by OL Groupe in 2019 for approximately $3.5 million.
Last year, Washington Spirit owner Michelle Kang announced her intention to own OL Feminin, the women’s team at French club Lyon. Because of her ownership of the Spirit, the Reign were put up for sale.