Haslam Sports Group to sell stake in Columbus Crew to Nationwide
Haslam Sports Group is selling a 37% stake in the Columbus Crew to Nationwide Insurance. The deal, which is still pending approval from the MLS Board of Governors, will leave the Haslams as majority owners with a 40% stake. This transaction follows their recent partnership to establish a new National Women's Soccer League team in Columbus.
- ▪Haslam Sports Group is selling a 37% stake in the Columbus Crew to Nationwide Insurance.
- ▪The Haslams will retain a 40% stake, remaining the majority owners of the Crew.
- ▪The deal requires approval from the MLS Board of Governors before it can be finalized.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/haslam-sports-group-sell-stake-180806287.html |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 18:08:06 +0000 |
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