John Fisher Sells Quakes for $625M — Cutting His Last Tie to Bay Area Sports

A’s John Fisher sells MLS Earthquakes for reported $625M

Athletics owner John Fisher is selling the MLS San Jose Earthquakes for a reported $625 million just over a year before his MLB team relocates to Las Vegas.

Earthquakes sold for reported $625M

The San Jose Earthquakes are being acquired by Heath Freeman for a reported $625 million. PayPal Park, the team facility, also is part of the purchase, the team announced Friday. The Earthquakes didn't disclose financial terms but Sportico reported the price. The MLS Board of Governors unanimously approved the deal from John Fisher and Partners

John Fisher sells Quakes for $625M — cutting his last tie to Bay Area sports

Heath Freeman, best known for leading a hedge fund that gutted newspapers across the U.S., is expected to close on the transaction in the coming weeks.

Fisher sells San Jose Earthquakes to media mogul Freeman

Major League Soccer's board of governors unanimously approved the sale earlier this week, and the transaction is expected to close in a matter of weeks.

San Jose Earthquakes Sale to Heath Freeman Approved by MLS

San Jose Earthquakes Sale to Heath Freeman Approved by MLS

MLS' Earthquakes Sold to Alden Global’s Freeman for $625 Million - RAW CHILI

Alden Global Capital co-founder Heath Freeman is buying the San Jose Earthquakes from John Fisher at an enterprise value of $625 million. MLS owners approved