Tim J Haaf

[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

Soccer is certainly having a moment here in North America – and investors have taken notice. We look at the areas drawing attention – youth sports, stadiums and real estate, and data.
#SportsBusiness #PrivateEquity #Soccer
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[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

This was my favorite quote of a highly quotable day. Great session by @FOS

Also, look closely and you can see me in this pic.

[Daniel Roberts @readDanwrite]

"These are 100-year-old businesses that aren't going to be disrupted by AI" -- CEO of Diamond Baseball Holdings, which owns nearly half of the Minor League Baseball clubs, onstage at @FOS Asset Class to @AEricFisher

[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

They can’t guarantee the success on the field, but the off field strategy is repeatable - improve fan experience, upgrade facilities, expand partnerships, etc.

[Front Office Sports @FOS]

Can someone create another Wrexham?

The club's drama, storylines, and success are "nearly impossible to replicate," but Wrexham co-owner Sam Porter says it might be possible with the right circumstances.

Presented by @oneelevate_

[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

Women’s club valuations 📈

[Front Office Sports @FOS]

"There's no reason why women's sports can't be comparable to men's sports in valuation."

Portland Fire and Thorns co-owner Alex Bhathal believes women's sports franchises have the potential to match men's teams in valuation.

Presented by @oneelevate_

[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

Arsenal just picked up a new sibling ⚽️🤝⚾️

[Front Office Sports @FOS]

Stan Kroenke's teams can't stop winning championships.

Now, he's buying the Los Angeles Angels.

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

The athlete rev-share cap of $21.3 million for 2026-27 has increased to $21.58 million after an audit of power conference revenues. The cap last year - Year 1 of the House settlement - was $20.5 million.

There was an automatic 4% boost plus an additional, one-time increase.

[The M&A Advisor @themaadvisor]

2025 tested the market. 2026 belongs to those ready to adapt.

🎧 Tune in now and prepare for the future of dealmaking: https://t.co/XLVRgeSQIV

After a slow start and uncertain deal environment, M&A is entering a new phase—one defined by larger transactions, more creative deal structures, and the strategic adoption of Generative AI.

In this episode of the M&A Advisor Podcast, Deloitte leaders Adam Reilly and Brenda Ciampollilo unpack the forces reshaping the deal landscape and share practical insights for navigating the year ahead.

🎙️ Key topics include:
• Why deal value rebounded despite selective deal volume
• The growing role of private credit, joint ventures, and strategic alliances
• How Gen AI is accelerating due diligence and contract analysis
• The impact of supply chain shifts, tariffs, and sector realignment on M&A strategy

Whether you're an investment banker, private equity professional, corporate executive, or advisor, this conversation offers a timely perspective on what's driving the next wave of opportunity.

#MAAdvisor #Dealmaking2026 #GenAI #InvestmentBanking #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateFinance #DueDiligence #PrivateCredit #Dealmakers

[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

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[Thomas D. Williamson (he/him/his) @TomWilliamson23]

Non-exits for #PE. . Private Equity Is Stuck With 33,575 Unsold Businesses https://t.co/ZlEjgBZ3DN

[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

The real story here isn't the deals currently in the courts, but rather what happens next.
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[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

This seems… intentional. Lots of eyes will be on this one when it does go to vote.

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

Per the amendment, obtained by @YahooSports, if a power league school wants to move to another power conference, the school can avoid the 5-year probationary period if it withdraws from its league within 180 days of the bill’s enactment.

[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

Couldn’t agree w/ this more. It’s been clear for some time that aggregation (or ‘re-aggregation’ as we referred to it 7-8 years ago) was needed to reduce the number of streaming platforms. Like this take on ‘aggregator’ vs. ‘aggregated’.

[Alex Sherman @sherman4949]

NBCU's deal with YouTube this week sets a path for Streaming Wars 3.0 -- The Quest for Aggregation:

https://t.co/8CMbHawoQi

[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

@MattBrownEP Great school! You def could still had this career.

[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

The Big Ten and SEC backing the Protect College Sports Act speaks volumes.

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

A @YahooSports exclusive: Inside the stunning Friday turnabout from the SEC and Big Ten, which featured Donald Trump intending to use his social media platforms to publicly condemn Big Ten and SEC leaders for opposing a bill that they once lobbied for.

https://t.co/5zJlHEsPPa

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 Mauricio Pochettino on course to agree new contract & extend reign as USA head coach through to 2030 World Cup. Barring unexpected change of heart 54yo Argentine boss set to remain in charge of #USMNT for next cycle @TheAthleticFC after @AndresCantorGOL https://t.co/TYHr8JVuHm

[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

100%

[Craig Horlbeck @craighorlbeck]

Big movie theater guy but feel like this one can just be on Netflix, no worries. Also why isn’t this coming out in December

[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

Interesting one to watch - both as an industry observer and neighbor

[Sportico @Sportico]

The Chicago Cubs playing games in an “open-air stadium” doesn’t “transform the view” from a neighboring rooftop into Cubs property, Wrigley View Rooftop and owner Aidan Dunican argue in a recent court filing. And if it did, other teams, leagues and sports organizers could allegedly demand payment from neighbors who currently watch for free.

Full story: https://t.co/A1ylK7wP9t

[Tim J Haaf @timjhaaf]

Well, that's a wrap. 🏆

Couple things I'll takeaway:
👦The next generation. Excited about what it means for the future of the game.
🌎Fans showing up. Great to see the world's game take over our country
⚽ Will never forget the first USMNT game at SoFi!

[Tom Bogert @tombogert]

🇺🇸🧊 Gio Reyna trivela. Perfect angle

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Standing on the brink of history.

[Joe Pompliano @JoePompliano]

Fernando Tatis Jr. has lost his lawsuit against Big League Advance.

Tatis was paid $2 million as a minor leaguer in exchange for 10% of his future earnings.

This was not a loan.

If Tatis didn't make it to the big leagues, he didn't have to repay the $2 million.

But Tatis did make it to the big leagues and later signed a 14-year, $340 million contract.

That meant Tatis owed Big League Advance $34 million.

Tatis had publicly praised Big League Advance, saying the $2 million allowed him to hire a personal trainer, upgrade his apartment, and eat better food.

But after realizing he owed $34 million in exchange for $2 million, Tatis sued the company, alleging that they used predatory tactics to lure him into an investment deal that was really an illegal loan.

The judge disagreed.

The agreement was upheld this week and Tatis was even ordered to pay Big League Advance’s legal fees.

This is a big deal because Big League Advance has signed deals with 700+ athletes, including Elly De La Cruz (MLB) and Nolan Smith (NFL), across MLB, NFL, and college sports (think: NIL).

And now that the courts have ordered Fernando Tatis Jr. to follow through on the agreement, other potential legal challenges will likely go the same way.