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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Peyton Manning Turns Heads With Personal Decision on Tuesday
Peyton Manning Turns Heads With Personal Decision on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Mile High City prepares for its National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) debut in 2026, excitement is building around both the expansion team's launch and the prominent names supporting it. Advertisement Founded on January 30, the Denver NWSL team represents Colorado's first foray into top-tier professional women's soccer since the Colorado Xplosion folded in 1998. Operating under controlling owner Rob Cohen, the club is slated to play its home matches at Centennial Stadium while development plans for a new downtown stadium aim for completion by 2028. On Tuesday, Denver NWSL posted on X to formally welcome former NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer Peyton Manning as an investor in the ownership group. The post read, "This guy knows Denver football. 👏 Welcome, Peyton Manning!" Fans online instantly reacted to the news. Advertisement "Love it," responded one user. "He's the sheriff," another fan commented. "Holy Ted Lasso!!! Congratulations!!!" said another user. "Love this," replied another commenter. "Hell yeah!" another user responded. "I can already see the rivalry with Gotham," said one other fan. NFC coach Eli Manning and AFC coach Peyton Manning.© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images While Manning's connection to the state is well-documented, having won a Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos in 2016, this marks his first official investment in professional women's soccer. Manning's involvement aligns him with an already star-studded ownership roster that includes Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin, business leaders from Ariel Investments' Project Level, Jon-Erik and Kaia Borgen Moritz, Neelima Joshi, Dhiren Jhaveri and Molly Coors, among others. Advertisement He also follows in the footsteps similar to his younger brother Eli, who is part of the ownership group of NJ/NY Gotham FC, and NFL star Patrick Mahomes, who co-owns the Kansas City Current. Related: Shedeur Sanders Makes $500K Purchase After Signing NFL Contract Related: Stefon Diggs Makes First Post Amid Patriots Cut Rumors This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Peyton Manning joins Denver NWSL's ownership group, joining Mikaela Shiffrin, Mellody Hobson, Molly Coors
Former Denver Bronco quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning has joined the ownership group of Denver NWSL, the still unnamed professional women's soccer team set to start playing next year, Manning and the team announced on Tuesday. He joined a group led by controlling owner Rob Cohen, which includes investors such as Jon-Erik Borgen, Kaia Borgen Moritz, Neelima Joshi, Dhiren Jhaveri, Mellody Hobson, Molly Coors, and Mikaela Shiffrin. Together, they aim to build the most inclusive and community-rooted club in professional soccer. "It's a real honor to be part of something so meaningful to the Colorado community," Manning said in the announcement. "I'm proud to support the growth of women's sports and excited to help build a club that our city and our state can rally behind." In January, the National Women's Soccer League officially announced that Denver would be getting the league's next team and in March, the league announced that a new 12,000-seat stadium would be built for the team. This will be the league's 16th team and they will start playing in 2026. "Peyton's legacy as a champion and a leader is second to none," Cohen said. "His impact on Colorado sports is unmatched, and we're incredibly proud to have him as a partner. He brings passion, insight, and deep local roots - all of which will help us shape the future of Denver NWSL." The soccer team, which doesn't yet have a name or any players, is Colorado's first professional women's soccer team. As the community, the team, and the league prepare for next season, the city of Centennial could be home to a new women's soccer training facility.
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Hall of Fame QB Peyton Manning becomes latest sports celebrity to join NWSL Denver's ownership group
DENVER (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning became the latest sports celebrity to join the ownership group of Denver's National Women's Soccer League expansion team on Tuesday. Manning follows two-time Olympic champion ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin, who was announced as an investor last month in a club that will make its debut next season. Manning and Shiffrin join an NWSL group in Denver led by controlling owner Rob Cohen. Denver was awarded the NWSL's 16th team earlier this year. 'Peyton's legacy as a champion and a leader is second to none,' Cohen said in a news release. 'His impact on Colorado sports is unmatched, and we're incredibly proud to have him as a partner. He brings passion, insight, and deep local roots — all of which will help us shape the future of Denver NWSL.' All around the NWSL, big-name athletes are investing in teams. Manning's brother, Eli, is part of Gotham FC, while Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is involved with the KC Current and NBA star James Harden backs the Houston Dash. Decorated Alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn supports the Utah Royals FC. Manning was a five-time MVP and two-time Super Bowl winner in a career that started with the Indianapolis Colts and ended in Denver after helping the Broncos to a title following the 2015 season. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021 after throwing for 71,940 yards with 539 touchdowns and 251 interceptions. Since his retirement, Manning has grown his entertainment company Omaha Productions, which produces ESPN's 'Manningcast.' The show is hosted by the Manning brothers and offers an alternate way to watch 'Monday Night Football.' 'It's a real honor to be part of something so meaningful to the Colorado community,' Manning said of joining Denver NWSL. 'I'm proud to support the growth of women's sports and excited to help build a club that our city and our state can rally behind.' Denver NWSL is building a 12,000-seat temporary stadium that will be its home during the 2026 and '27 seasons. The team also recently unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art, 14,500-seat stadium that will be located in downtown Denver. ___
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Business
- Fox Sports
Hall of Fame QB Peyton Manning becomes latest sports celebrity to join NWSL Denver's ownership group
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning became the latest sports celebrity to join the ownership group of Denver's National Women's Soccer League expansion team on Tuesday. Manning follows two-time Olympic champion ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin, who was announced as an investor last month in a club that will make its debut next season. Manning and Shiffrin join an NWSL group in Denver led by controlling owner Rob Cohen. Denver was awarded the NWSL's 16th team earlier this year. 'Peyton's legacy as a champion and a leader is second to none,' Cohen said in a news release. 'His impact on Colorado sports is unmatched, and we're incredibly proud to have him as a partner. He brings passion, insight, and deep local roots — all of which will help us shape the future of Denver NWSL.' All around the NWSL, big-name athletes are investing in teams. Manning's brother, Eli, is part of Gotham FC, while Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is involved with the KC Current and NBA star James Harden backs the Houston Dash. Decorated Alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn supports the Utah Royals FC. Manning was a five-time MVP and two-time Super Bowl winner in a career that started with the Indianapolis Colts and ended in Denver after helping the Broncos to a title following the 2015 season. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021 after throwing for 71,940 yards with 539 touchdowns and 251 interceptions. Since his retirement, Manning has grown his entertainment company Omaha Productions, which produces ESPN's 'Manningcast.' The show is hosted by the Manning brothers and offers an alternate way to watch 'Monday Night Football.' 'It's a real honor to be part of something so meaningful to the Colorado community,' Manning said of joining Denver NWSL. 'I'm proud to support the growth of women's sports and excited to help build a club that our city and our state can rally behind.' Denver NWSL is building a 12,000-seat temporary stadium that will be its home during the 2026 and '27 seasons. The team also recently unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art, 14,500-seat stadium that will be located in downtown Denver. ___ AP soccer:
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Hall of Fame QB Peyton Manning becomes latest sports celebrity to join NWSL Denver's ownership group
DENVER (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning became the latest sports celebrity to join the ownership group of Denver's National Women's Soccer League expansion team on Tuesday. Manning follows two-time Olympic champion ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin, who was announced as an investor last month in a club that will make its debut next season. Manning and Shiffrin join an NWSL group in Denver led by controlling owner Rob Cohen. Denver was awarded the NWSL's 16th team earlier this year. 'Peyton's legacy as a champion and a leader is second to none,' Cohen said in a news release. 'His impact on Colorado sports is unmatched, and we're incredibly proud to have him as a partner. He brings passion, insight, and deep local roots — all of which will help us shape the future of Denver NWSL.' All around the NWSL, big-name athletes are investing in teams. Manning's brother, Eli, is part of Gotham FC, while Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is involved with the KC Current and NBA star James Harden backs the Houston Dash. Decorated Alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn supports the Utah Royals FC. Manning was a five-time MVP and two-time Super Bowl winner in a career that started with the Indianapolis Colts and ended in Denver after helping the Broncos to a title following the 2015 season. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021 after throwing for 71,940 yards with 539 touchdowns and 251 interceptions. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Since his retirement, Manning has grown his entertainment company Omaha Productions, which produces ESPN's 'Manningcast.' The show is hosted by the Manning brothers and offers an alternate way to watch 'Monday Night Football.' 'It's a real honor to be part of something so meaningful to the Colorado community,' Manning said of joining Denver NWSL. 'I'm proud to support the growth of women's sports and excited to help build a club that our city and our state can rally behind.' Denver NWSL is building a 12,000-seat temporary stadium that will be its home during the 2026 and '27 seasons. The team also recently unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art, 14,500-seat stadium that will be located in downtown Denver. ___ AP soccer:
