Ronaldinho Acquires Stake in Greenville Triumph SC Amidst US Soccer Expansion

Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho has embarked on his first business venture into sports ownership by investing in Greenville Triumph SC, a growing team in American soccer. The former player, aged 44, is globally acknowledged for his extraordinary career and skills, which saw him attain the title of the best player worldwide during his active years.

Ronaldinho retired from professional football in 2018 at 38, concluding a career filled with numerous accolades, including a World Cup victory with the Brazil national team. Known for his flair and skill, he has consistently expressed a desire to stay connected to the sport. Besides establishing an e-sports team, Ronaldinho has now taken a significant stake in Greenville Triumph and its affiliated team, Greenville Liberty, marking his formal entry into soccer club ownership.

Greenville Triumph SC, founded in 2018 and based in South Carolina, competes in the USL League One. The club has ambitions to excel within American soccer despite the absence of a promotion/relegation system typical in other sports leagues worldwide. Ronaldinho’s involvement is expected to provide the team with invaluable insight and elevate its profile significantly.

The announcement of Ronaldinho joining Greenville’s ownership structure was made public at a high-profile event at the New York Stock Exchange. The footballing great also had the honor of ringing the opening bell for the day’s trading. This expansion of interest came at a strategic moment as the United States escalates preparations for hosting the 2026 World Cup.

Echoing the club’s commitment to development, the Greenville Triumph and Liberty noted in a statement, “Known for his exceptional talent, creative playmaking, and illustrious career, Ronaldinho brings a wealth of soccer knowledge and an international presence to Greenville Pro Soccer (GPS).”

Ronaldinho expressed enthusiasm for his new role, emphasizing his support for grassroots soccer. “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,” he remarked. He added that the opportunity to contribute to soccer’s growth at various levels within a culturally diverse community was appealing to him.

Ronaldinho’s engagement with Greenville Triumph and Liberty marks another step in consolidating the sport’s outreach in the United States, reinforcing both the local game and its international appeal as the 2026 World Cup approaches.