With the inception of Rayo OKC,Madrid’s Rayo Vallecano becomes the first La Liga club to be a majority owner of a pro soccer team in the US. Will it work?When making a list of places to turn to for investment in a second-tier American soccer team, one might believe that the options would be limited to the local area. It could be a wealthy businessman or woman with an external interest in the sport, or for example. Or perhaps a sports agent from the city or state,their deep ties and a vested interest in soccer the primary reason for their potential involvement.
Thanks to a friend-of-a-friend discussion, though, and next season will see an Oklahoman team compete in the North American Soccer League with Spanish backing. Rayo OKC,who are funded by the owner of La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano and an individual from Oklahoma City, will take the field in April. Their moniker, or badge – and possibly yet-to-be-released kit – will all be tied to their majority owners from Spain.
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Source: theguardian.com