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KKR Makes Strategic Investment to Accelerate Growth of MLS NEXT Pro
NEW YORK, April 30, 2026--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.
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