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Brett M. Johnson was honored as the 2025 Person of the Year by The Pawtucket Foundation, recognizing his outstanding leadership, civic engagement, and lasting contributions to the community. Watch the full feature celebrating this well-deserved recognition.
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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 […]
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.
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.
Ipswich Town Football Club can today announce changes to its ownership structure. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
As part of the Tidewater Landing project, Fortuitous Partners has announced plans for two residential buildings, along with a separate apartment complex along School Street. Read more.
Real estate investment company Fortuitous Partners has advanced a residential and community advancement project that is being developed alongside Rhode Island FC’s Centreville Bank Stadium. Read more.
Centreville Bank Stadium to host first-ever Major League Soccer clash on May 7 Read More.
With Pawtucket’s Centreville Bank Stadium nearly open — Rhode Island FC plays its debut USL Championship match at the $130M stadium on May 3 — Rhode Island FC owners Fortuitous Partners announced today that the second phase of their Tidewater Landing project will be developed with national real estate companies Wood Partners and Pennrose. Read more.
In the world of football investment, Brett Johnson has built an impressive track record. From founding Phoenix Rising FC to leading the acquisition of Ipswich Town, his approach combines strategic vision with an entrepreneurial mindset. In this conversation, he shares insights on Ipswich Town’s success factors, the Rhode Island FC investment thesis, and the future […]