Liga MX continues to attract international attention and top-tier investment. In a surprising move that brings together the baseball diamonds and soccer fields, the Gallos Blancos de Querétaro announced Ryan Howard, former star of the Philadelphia Phillies and 2008 World Series champion, as the club’s new investment partner, according to information reported by the Latinus website.
The club’s management made the arrival of the former American baseball player official via social media, highlighting the value and sports expertise he will bring to the organization.
“A Major League Baseball legend joins our history. Ryan Howard shows us a side that few knew about: his arrival at Gallos Blancos as an investor. A new voice, a new vision, and the same commitment to Querétaro. Welcome to the family, Ryan,” the Querétaro-based team posted to welcome its new executive.
The Appeal of Mexican Soccer
Although Howard is world-renowned for his impressive home runs in Major League Baseball, his passion for soccer is nothing new. The former American player made it clear that he sees enormous growth potential in the Mexican and regional markets—a key factor in his decision to invest in Querétaro.
“I’ve always loved soccer; I grew up playing it. The Mexican league is growing, especially in North America following the World Cup, and the deal was too good to pass up, so I said, ‘I’d love to be a part of this,’ and that’s how it happened,” Howard explained in a corporate video.
With this major managerial “home run,” the Gallos Blancos aim to inject a new strategic vision and capitalize on the winning mindset of an athlete who knows exactly what it takes to lift a championship trophy in the most demanding professional sport.
