Scott Kramer became one of the newest shareholders in the Chattanooga Football Club at its Thursday afternoon press conference at Camp House. The local football club is now offering shareholder packages beginning at $125. For more information go to chattanoogafc.com
photo by Dennis Norwood
The Chattanooga Football Club announced Thursday that it is selling ownership shares in the team, saying it is the first such offering in America for a soccer club.
CFC officials said, "As CFC enters a new era of growth, we’re inviting you to invest in our future and own part of the team. By selling equity shares, we’re expanding our commitment to Chattanooga and our fans, so that when Chattanooga Football Club wins, we all win. We are leading the way in American soccer, creating a sustainable model that’s better for players, fans, and communities.
"Why you may want to invest:
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This is a limited opportunity to own an equity stake in Chattanooga Football Club. Supporter shares are limited to 8,000. This is real equity with real rights—each share comes with life-long voting rights and special owner privileges. |
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We have inspired dozens of community-based clubs throughout the United States, giving them hope that soccer can thrive in places we never thought possible. A successful raise will set an example and pave the way for other clubs and cities across America. |
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By becoming an owner, you’re not just investing in the local soccer community, as shareholder of a benefit corporation,you’re buying a piece of U.S. soccer history. |
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You can buy a share for yourself, your family, or your friends. For kids, team ownership is a gift that lasts a lifetime. |
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Chattanooga Football Club shares have financial rights and come with voting privileges, investor updates, and special owner perks. |
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We are well-established. Our loyal fan base has drawn the highest total attendance in the National Premier Soccer League over the last ten years—averaging more than 4,000 fans per game in 2017. We have set many amateur soccer attendance records, including a record-breaking 18,000 fans at the 2015 NPSL National Final, and also in 2015, we became the best amateur team in America by winning the Hank Steinbrecher Cup. |
"Our goal has always been to establish a community-based club that will be around for 100 years, like soccer clubs around the world. With the experience gained over the last 10 seasons, we've established our place in the landscape of American soccer and are ready to move to the next level. We are adding professional players next year and playing a longer season in a new league we're helping launch. This is something we’ve been working on for years, and we are thrilled to finally see it happen."