JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ex-Astros GM Who Left Baseball for Soccer Eyes Europe Expansion.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Charleston, Christopher; Lovinger, Joe 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Jeff Luhnow's transition from Major League Baseball to soccer through his company, Blue Crow Sports Group, which owns soccer clubs in Mexico, Spain, and France. Following his dismissal from the Houston Astros due to a sign-stealing scandal, Luhnow aims to expand his investments in European soccer, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. Blue Crow emphasizes data analytics in its operations, a practice Luhnow believes is underutilized in soccer compared to other sports. The company has backing from former baseball investors, including Alex Rodriguez, and currently manages teams such as Le Havre AC in France, Cancun Futbol Club in Mexico, and Club Deportivo Leganes in Spain. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188004204
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