Erick Thohir and Jason Levien Purchase Ownership Stake in D.C. United
Erick Thohir and Jason Levien Purchase Ownership Stake in D.C. United
Washington, D.C. (July 10, 2012) - D.C. United announced today that Erick Thohir and Jason Levien have joined Will Chang as co-owners of the operating rights to D.C. United of Major League Soccer (MLS). Thohir and Levien will serve as Managing Partners of the club. Chang has been involved with the ownership of D.C. United since being a part of a group to purchase the club January 8, 2007. He assumed a full ownership stake May 21, 2009.
“I'm proud to introduce Erick and Jason as my partners. I believe that I've found the perfect people to team with, and I am excited about the future of D.C. United,” said Chang.
Thohir, an entrepreneur based in Indonesia, is co-founder of the Mahaka Group, which focuses on media and entertainment holdings, including television, radio, internet, newspaper and sports properties. In sports, Thohir has led the recent efforts to bring the Los Angeles Galaxy and AC Milan to compete against the Indonesian National Team, serves as a co-owner of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, and is the founder of the ASEAN Basketball League, the first regional professional sports league of its kind. He also serves as the Vice President of the Indonesian Olympic Committee and as its Chief of Mission for the 2012 Olympic Games.
“The opportunity to partner with Will and Jason brings exciting possibilities,” said Thohir. “D.C. United is a club with great tradition and history of winning. I am looking forward to helping with the continued development of D.C. United both on and off he field as well as expanding its reach as a global brand.”
Read MoreWashington, D.C. (July 10, 2012) - D.C. United announced today that Erick Thohir and Jason Levien have joined Will Chang as co-owners of the operating rights to D.C. United of Major League Soccer (MLS). Thohir and Levien will serve as Managing Partners of the club. Chang has been involved with the ownership of D.C. United since being a part of a group to purchase the club January 8, 2007. He assumed a full ownership stake May 21, 2009.
“I'm proud to introduce Erick and Jason as my partners. I believe that I've found the perfect people to team with, and I am excited about the future of D.C. United,” said Chang.
Thohir, an entrepreneur based in Indonesia, is co-founder of the Mahaka Group, which focuses on media and entertainment holdings, including television, radio, internet, newspaper and sports properties. In sports, Thohir has led the recent efforts to bring the Los Angeles Galaxy and AC Milan to compete against the Indonesian National Team, serves as a co-owner of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, and is the founder of the ASEAN Basketball League, the first regional professional sports league of its kind. He also serves as the Vice President of the Indonesian Olympic Committee and as its Chief of Mission for the 2012 Olympic Games.
“The opportunity to partner with Will and Jason brings exciting possibilities,” said Thohir. “D.C. United is a club with great tradition and history of winning. I am looking forward to helping with the continued development of D.C. United both on and off he field as well as expanding its reach as a global brand.”
