Ex-Chelsea exec Tom Glick leading group of investors for Indy MLS team, per reports

INDIANAPOLIS — Multiple media reports have identified Tom Glick as the person leading a group of investors seeking to bring an MLS expansion team to Indianapolis.

Mayor Joe Hogsett told reporters Thursday he had a "productive meeting" with MLS commissioner Don Garber in New York earlier this week. Upon returning, he began taking steps towards the application process, one of which will begin with approval for construction of a city-funded soccer-specific stadium and will include an ownership group.

City officials declined to identify members of the ownership group, but stated the group is led by "an experienced and well-respected sports executive who has held leadership roles in MLS and global soccer."

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Glick brings over 17 years of professional sports marketing experience, including as the president of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, the ownership group which brought an MLS expansion team to Charlotte, North Carolina, and as president of the Carolina Panthers. He was also president of New York City FC.

The Colorado native has executive experience in international soccer, as well, serving as chief executive of Derby County, chief commercial and operating officer with Manchester City and Chelsea's chief executive, a position he held for 10 months, beginning in July 2022.

Glick's resume also includes stints with the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA and the Sacramento River Cats and Lansing Lugnuts of MiLB.

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