Despite 20 Years in New England, Tom Brady’s Decision to Ditch $495,000,000 Team for Birmingham City FC Questioned by Ex-Revs Icon

Americans investing in soccer? NFL stars investing in the soccer universe has suddenly become a trend, hasn’t it? Tom Brady is the latest name on the sheet. Yesterday, the NFL veteran purchased a minority stake in Birmingham City. Surprisingly, he decided to enter a partnership with the new ownership board of the Blues rather than sticking with the club in New England, considering his 20-year streak.

In a recent interview, a Revs icon publicly questioned Brady’s decision to ditch New England. He compared the NFL veteran’s qualities to the likes of Ryan Reynolds, LeBron James, and other sportspersons who are already investors.

An ex-Revs icon questions Brady’s investment choice

Basically, Tom Brady spent the first twenty seasons of his playing career at the New England Patriots. During his tenure, he pretty much became an icon after winning six Super Bowls with the NFL team in New England. If he ever thought of making an investment, the common assumption would be that he would have an inclination toward a club in New England. But it hasn’t really panned out that way.

Everyone knew about Brady’s slight interest in soccer. Months after his retirement, he’s finally decided to make an investment. Instead of preferring New England Revolution which is valued at $495 million as per Sportico, he’s decided to move forward with Birmingham City in the UK. Ex-Revs icon, Charlie Davies publicly questioned his decision on the ‘In Soccer We Trust’ podcast.

He quoted, “Yeah, well we could have used Tom’s promotion with the Revs when he was in New England. Didn’t know he was that much of a footy fan, could’ve used his promotion. It’s obviously great for Birmingham City when you have a legend like Tom Brady involved. There’s nothing much to add except, ‘Hey Tom, he’s a part owner’”.

After that, they began comparing him with other soccer club owners who are American. In the end, they stated that Tom Brady was a very ‘private guy’, unlike Ryan Reynolds who was ‘outward facing’. Davies concluded, “We’ll wait and see. But in terms of a real footy fan you didn’t see him coming to Revs games to support the team”.

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Who are some of the other American sportspersons who own a soccer team? Let’s dive deeper.

Before Tom Brady, which Americans made a soccer investment?

Without a doubt, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are two of the most popular names in this bracket. The Hollywood duo owns Wrexham. Years ago, NBA great LeBron James purchased a minority stake in Liverpool and still retains it. Kevin Durant owns a share in MLS side Philadelphia Union. Matthew McConaughey is one of the partners who owns Austin FC.

Back in January, Patrick Mahomes became a co-owner of Kansas City Current. His wife who is an NWSL star is also a co-owner. Before Tom Brady, JJ Watt was the most recent NFL star to make a soccer investment. Watt and his wife invested in Burnley which has been in the limelight in recent times for their interesting strategy on social media.

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