The Premier League, long celebrated as the crown jewel of English sports, is becoming increasingly American. Known as the richest soccer league in the world, the Premier League will see a majority of its clubs — 11 out of 20 — owned by American investors next season.
Recent promotions have contributed to this shift. Leeds United, now under the ownership of San Francisco-based 49ers Enterprises, and Burnley, owned by New York-based ALK Capital, have both secured their return to the Premier League. They will join an expanding list of American-owned clubs that includes Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool, and Manchester United.
The trend may not stop there. With two games left in the Championship season, nine teams are still vying for a spot in the promotion playoff — and four of them (Sheffield United, Millwall, West Brom, and Swansea City) are also American-owned. If any of these clubs succeed, the American footprint in the Premier League could grow even larger.
As American investors continue to see the Premier League as a prime opportunity for global expansion and revenue, the influence of U.S. ownership on English soccer is becoming impossible to ignore.
Key Takeaways:
- 11 out of 20 Premier League clubs will be American-owned next season.
- Leeds United and Burnley are the newest American-owned clubs to join the league.
- Sheffield United, Millwall, West Brom, and Swansea City could soon follow if they secure promotion.
The 2025 Premier League season is poised to highlight not just the best in world soccer, but also the growing global influence of American sports investment.
