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December 11, 2025

Ipswich Town has been one of the more successful transatlantic football investments of recent years, making the Premier League before being relegated and revitalizing its commercial and fan-engagement strategy. ORG, led by co-founder Ed Schwartz, served as majority shareholder since the 2021 takeover, acting on behalf of PSPRS and providing financial oversight during the club’s […]

December 10, 2025

The Arizona state pension fund that bought Ipswich Town in 2021 has sold a large chunk of its shares in the Suffolk-based club in a deal that values them at more than £350million ($446.9m), a record for a Championship team. Read more.

December 6, 2025

Brett Johnson breaks down Rhode Island FC’s role in the USL’s Division One plans and why fan culture, stadium investment and player development are crucial to challenging the MLS.  Read more.

December 3, 2025

Ipswich Town Football Club can today announce changes to its ownership structure.  Read more.

November 13, 2025

A wave of small and midsize cities are betting on stadiums anchoring mixed-use development as engines of growth. But those ambitions often fade once the games start. Read more.

November 5, 2025

PAWTUCKET – The success of the city’s new professional soccer team in drawing fans during its inaugural season on the city’s waterfront is playing a key role in helping save millions of dollars on the project. Read more.

September 17, 2024

This week’s “Conversation with the Coach” is with Brett Johnson, owner of Rhode Island FC where the discussion revolves around the latest progress of the real estate project.

September 10, 2024

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host Kareem Rae sits down with Brett M. Johnson. Brett is the Chairman of Rhode Island FC, a Director and Shareholder at Ipswich Town FC. In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Rhode Island FC, including who conducted the market research, the process of acquiring the rights from USL, and why Brett chose the USL Championship over other leagues…

August 26, 2024

This week we’re delighted to welcome Brett Johnson to the show. Brett is the co-owner of Ipswich in the Premier League and Phoenix Rising and Rhode Island in the US. The rise of Ipswich since his group takeover is nothing short of ownership dreamland, seeing the club achieve back to back promotions from League One to the Premier League.

August 23, 2024

Private equity (PE) firms have increasingly focused on the sports industry, recognizing its lucrative opportunities. From acquiring stakes in professional teams to investing in sports technology and infrastructure, PE firms are playing a pivotal role in transforming the sports landscape. This article explores the transformative impact of private equity investments in sports.

December 11, 2025

Ipswich Town has been one of the more successful transatlantic football investments of recent years, making the Premier League before being relegated and revitalizing its commercial and fan-engagement strategy. ORG, led by co-founder Ed Schwartz, served as majority shareholder since the 2021 takeover, acting on behalf of PSPRS and providing financial oversight during the club’s […]

December 10, 2025

The Arizona state pension fund that bought Ipswich Town in 2021 has sold a large chunk of its shares in the Suffolk-based club in a deal that values them at more than £350million ($446.9m), a record for a Championship team. Read more.

December 6, 2025

Brett Johnson breaks down Rhode Island FC’s role in the USL’s Division One plans and why fan culture, stadium investment and player development are crucial to challenging the MLS.  Read more.

December 3, 2025

Ipswich Town Football Club can today announce changes to its ownership structure.  Read more.

November 13, 2025

A wave of small and midsize cities are betting on stadiums anchoring mixed-use development as engines of growth. But those ambitions often fade once the games start. Read more.

November 5, 2025

PAWTUCKET – The success of the city’s new professional soccer team in drawing fans during its inaugural season on the city’s waterfront is playing a key role in helping save millions of dollars on the project. Read more.