The beautiful game. The American infiltration of European soccer clubs goes far beyond Ted Lasso. Welcome to Copenhagen’s A.B. team. Click here to go to the article in Airmail News.
Summary: Copenhagen’s historic club A.B. (Akademisk Boldklub) has been revived by a diverse group of American and British investors who bought the team in 2022. Their enthusiasm is visible at matches, where English shouts mix with Danish chants. The investors—journalists, executives, and entrepreneurs—see the project as a way to rebuild community after Covid. A.B., once a top‑tier club, had declined but still offered a large stadium, a loyal fan base, and deep roots in Copenhagen culture. Under new management, results have improved: the team reached the Danish Cup quarter‑final for the first time in 22 years and is pushing for promotion to the second league, which would dramatically increase revenue and player value.