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Cynosure | Checketts Sports Capital and ALK Capital Reunite in Significant Strategic Investment Across European Football

November 6th 2025

“Cynosure | Checketts Sports Capital and ALK Capital Reunite in Significant Strategic Investment Across European Football"

Long-time partners Alan Pace and Dave Checketts team up again — nearly two decades after leading Real Salt Lake to championship success — to accelerate growth across Burnley FC and RCD Espanyol.

LONDON and NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2025 -- ALK Capital today announced that Cynosure | Checketts Sports Capital Fund I has made a significant strategic investment in its football operations, bringing together ALK's proven record in elite football operations with one of the most ambitious new investment funds in global sport. The partnership expands ALK Capital's leadership as owner of Burnley FC in the Premier League and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in La Liga, reflecting its growing influence across two of Europe's most competitive football markets.

The collaboration marks a powerful continuation of a relationship that began more than 20 years ago, when Pace served as a partner at Checketts' Sports Capital Partners and as President of Real Salt Lake, where the duo led the club to its first MLS Cup Championship and developed one of Major League Soccer's most admired stadiums and fan experiences.

Press Release: ALK Capital and Cynosure | Checketts Sports Capital Reunite in Significant Strategic Investment across European-Football

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