Matt Eisler: “A lot of investment in the NWSL is mission-driven. Investors believe in the future of women’s sports and want to back that belief with capital.”

Matt Eisler: “A lot of investment in the NWSL is mission-driven. Investors believe in the future of women’s sports and want to back that belief with capital.”

Media mention | 08 October 2025

Matt Eisler, partner and Global Head of Sports, speaks with The Athletic, sharing his powerful insights on the growing momentum of private equity investment in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).

Through several recent deals including the franchise expansion bid in Denver and advising the Levine Leichtman Family Office in the purchase of the San Diego Wave, Matt and his team have played key roles in helping to shape the future of the league. Read more about his insights in the article here.