Former Brazil playmaker Ronaldinho has joined the ownership group of the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty.
The Triumph are the men’s team and compete in the USL League One – two tiers below Major League Soccer – while the women’s Liberty side play in the USL W League. They both operate under the Greenville Pro Soccer banner.
Ronaldinho, the 2005 Ballon d’Or winner, was excited to have bought in, and hopes to inspire young players in South Carolina.
BREAKING NEWS: Global Soccer Icon 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗼 Joins Ownership Group of Greenville Triumph and Liberty 🌎
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He said: “The emphasis the Greenville Triumph and Liberty place on youth play through the boys and girls’ youth academy teams, and the level of competitive excellence of the Triumph professional team and Liberty pre-professional team is impressive,” Ronaldinho said.
“For me and our group, this is an opportunity to support soccer’s growth at all ages and levels, and to be part of a community that values international presence and a unique blend of cultures.”
Attracting the former Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Milan star to the club is quite the coup for Greenville.
“We are honored to welcome Ronaldinho into the Triumph family,” said Greenville Triumph chairman Joe Erwin.
“His influence in the sport is unmatched, and his presence within our ownership group speaks volumes about the direction we are heading as a club. Ronaldinho’s involvement will not only elevate our club’s profile but also inspire our players, fans, and the entire Upstate community.”
