Heath Freeman buys San Jose Earthquakes for $625 million
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Heath Freeman, co-founder of Alden Global Capital, has acquired the San Jose Earthquakes from John Fisher for $625 million. The sale received approval from MLS owners on November 13, 2026. Freeman's purchase marks a significant shift in ownership for the franchise. Further details on the transition and future plans for the team have yet to be disclosed.
- •Alden Global Capital co-founder Heath Freeman purchases the Earthquakes.
- •Sale approved by MLS owners on November 13, 2026.
- •Transaction valued at $625 million.
- •John Fisher previously owned the team.
- •Future plans for the Earthquakes are not yet announced.
- 11:04 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Earthquakes sold to Heath Freeman of Alden Global for $625 million
"Alden Global Capital co-founder Heath Freeman is purchasing the San Jose Earthquakes from John Fisher, following MLS owners' approval of the sale on Thursday.
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