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The English Football League (EFL) has signed a four-year US media rights partnership with CBS Sports. Marking a new opportunity for clubs across the three lower leagues of English football to establish and grow their support in the US. https://lnkd.in/eFx5ZMC9

One of our Investment Banking Associates, Chelsee Washington, has been invited to speak as a panelist at The Athlete's Advocate exclusive event "Future Forward: Athlete Career Transition" in honor of the 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, AZ. Chelsee will be sharing her experience transitioning from playing in the NWSL to becoming an Investment Banking Associate with Whitecap Sports Group in the Sports M&A industry. We're proud of you!

Former USMNT and Everton F.C. goalkeeper, Tim Howard, joins Houston Dynamo, Dash Ownership at $700M valuation. https://lnkd.in/eggWesti

This past weekend our Operations Manager, Madison Moore, volunteered with The Tampa Club at The Humane Society of Tampa Bay. She says "Knowing you can contribute even just a small amount towards the overall happiness and health of these loving animals is truly fulfilling."

The Florida Panthers have secured their first Stanley Cup in franchise history after defeating the Edmonton Oilers yesterday evening. The victory marks three of the last five Stanley Cup wins being in the state of Florida with yesterdays win for Florida and the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021. https://lnkd.in/gxxGvEKJ

The USL Super League has officially landed a four-year media rights agreement with Peacock. The Super League will play 112 regular-season and three playoff matches - two semifinals and a championship game - all of which will stream exclusively on the platform. https://lnkd.in/eAPrq_af

The Washington Capitals have officially reached an agreement to acquire CapFriendly, a popular site that has long been a source of NHL salary information and will soon no longer be available to other teams or fans. https://lnkd.in/e9-QN-xZ

Yesterday evening, our team had the privilege of attending this years 40th annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet by the Sports Club of Tampa Bay. The club has raised a total of $20,000 to be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay! Congratulations to the inspiring and hard-working 2024 inductees: Erin Andrews, Bruce Arians, Titus O'Neil, Charlie Bradley, Steve Spurrier, and Bobby Diez.

WSG's very own, Chelsee Washington, will be competing in the TST 7v7 soccer tournament next week in Cary, NC! The tournament will consist of both former and world-known athletes. 8 women's teams and 48 men's teams all competing for two $1M prizes. You can watch the tournament through ESPN. Go Chelsee! https://lnkd.in/epV_f658

National Champion and rising WNBA star, Angel Reese, is now additionally part of the ownership group for the DC Power Football Club of the USL Super League. Reese states that her goal is to "help grow women's sports and elevate female athletes across the board."