KKR Makes Strategic Investment to Accelerate Growth of MLS NEXT Pro

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Major League Soccer (“MLS”) and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced a strategic investment to accelerate the growth of MLS NEXT Pro. In connection, MLS and funds managed by KKR have formed Hometown Soccer Holdings (“HSH”), a new platform created to support the evolution of MLS NEXT Pro. The partnership will serve as MLS NEXT Pro's commercial engine, supporting stadium development in new communities, creating new club brands for MLS-affiliated teams,.