Peyton Manning throws in with Denver NSWL team as prepares for 2026 debut

June 4 – Legendary NFL quarterback Peyton Manning has become a minority owner in the new Denver NWSL team that will debut in the 2026 season.

Manning joins the ownership group led by controlling owner Rob Cohen, and including Ariel Investments’ Project Level, Jon-Erik Borgen, Kaia Borgen Moritz, Neelima Joshi, Dhiren Jhaveri, Molly Coors, and Mikaela Shiffrin.

“Together, they aim to build the most inclusive and community-rooted club in professional soccer,” said a club statement.