Bill Hamid

I’ve spent the last decade raising capital for professional soccer startups, with some success. One challenge comes up in nearly every conversation: what is the path to profitability? The pitch often rests on building a valuable long-term asset, developing a venue or surrounding real estate, and getting the club as close to break-even as possible. That can work, but it narrows the investor pool to people with patience, an appetite for risk, and a real passion for the sport. What if the club itself could make money? Clubs like Annapolis Blues have shown how much demand there can be for a compelling soccer experience below the fully professional level. They’ve built a strong identity and brought people through the gates without taking on the same expense structure as a professional club. And most importantly, they are profitable. Highly profitable in fact. As I explore where to build next, I’m open to starting at the pre-professional level (although pro remains the ultimate goal). It would take the right market, venue, operators, and ownership group. But the investment thesis is different: build a club people love, run it with financial discipline, and give it room to grow. That possibility deserves a serious look.