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Necaxa co-owner Sam Porter reveals he nearly signed former Real Madrid, Arsenal star Mesut Ozil to pair with Wayne Rooney at D.C. United

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Necaxa co-owner Sam Porter, a former D.C. United executive, has shared insights into his time with the MLS club and his role in an investment group that includes former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil. Speaking on the Vamos podcast with Herc Gomez, Porter also revealed that he once tried to sign Ozil for D.C. United during his tenure at the club.“Mesut Ozil, for instance, was leaving Arsenal and I actually tried to sign him for DC United with Wayne Rooney, which I thought would have been awesome. He ended up signing in Turkey when he left Arsenal,” Porter said.

WHAT HAPPENED

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">All new <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosPodcast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosPodcast</a> Necaxa Owner Sam Porter on all things from club ownership in multiple continents to building an all-star group that now includes Mesut Özil. <a href="https://t.co/VWJDR1m2zK">pic.twitter.com/VWJDR1m2zK</a>— herculez gomez (@herculezg) <a href="https://twitter.com/herculezg/status/1895582054424957397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT SAM PORTER SAID

Porter is in among a star-studded ownership at the Necaxa, which plays in Liga MX. He's joined by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Eva Longoria along with former athletes Ozil, Justin Verlander, NFL player Odell Beckham Jr. and model Kate Upton. Following Reynolds being added to Necaxa's ownership, the actor reciprocated by including Porter's <a href="https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2024/necaxa-backers-invest-wrexham-reynolds-mcelhenney-1234776933/" target="_self">investment group in Wrexham's ownership</a>.

DID YOU KNOW?

Club Necaxa currently sit fifth on the Liga MX table after 10 league games played but are eight points behind league leaders Club Leon. They face the Toluca on the road next on March 9 before hosting La Fiera at Estadio Victoria Aguascalientes on March 15.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Necaxa co-owner Sam Porter reveals he nearly signed former Real Madrid, Arsenal star Mesut Ozil to pair with Wayne Rooney at D.C. United | Goal.com

Porter discusses club experiences and involvement in Liga MX investment as well as Mesut Ozil.

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