15th December 2025
December 14 – The NBA’s Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle is investing in Connecticut Sports Group (CTSG), the parent organisation of CT United FC who will join MLS Next Pro in 2026, and Connecticut Women’s Pro Soccer, who will enter the WPSL Pro in 2028.
CTSG’s long term aim is to have teams competing in the highest division of men’s and women’s football in the US and reflects the growing investor enthusiasm for betting on football ownership in the US.
Castle, who plays for the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, joins as a ground-floor investor alongside co-owners André and Michelle Swanston. No value has been given for his investment.
The Swanston’s have also increased their ownership group with the addition of:
* Michael Salguero- Founder and CEO of ButcherBox, a direct-to-consumer meat company.
* Johan Bjurström- Swedish private equity investor with holdings across Europe, Canada and the US.
* Calvin L. Butts Jr.- Co-founder and General Partner of East Chop Capital, a private equity firm with a portfolio spanning real estate, technology, media, hospitality, and sports.
* Shiva Sarram and Drew Pearson Connecticut-based investors with extensive experience in finance and private equity.
“Playing basketball at UConn showed me the incredible talent and passion for sports here, in Connecticut,” said Castle. “My family and I are proud to invest in CTSG and help build elite clubs that inspire young athletes, energize fans, and create lasting pride across the state.”
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