The amount of the financial investment made by Bird and Manning was not disclosed. Manning hosts the popular “ManningCast” on ESPN with his brother, Peyton Manning, soccer training jersey and also is a partner on the private equity firm Brand Velocity Group. Forbes reported that Bird’s investment includes a requirement that Bird serve as an adviser to the club. Bird’s fiancee, Megan Rapinoe, is a fellow Olympic gold medalist who plays for the OL Reign of the NWSL.
