Five reason why owning a franchise team could fulfill your hidden football dreams

by Kaushal Shukla July 1, 2015

We are all awestruck by the beautiful game. Whether on the field or off it, somewhere some part of our brain is always pre-occupied by thoughts about football, the team we support and the match on the weekend. There is no denying that we all have a hidden football manager, entrepreneur in us which keeps on stroking out plans for our beloved clubs, while secretly dreaming that one day all that could come into realization.

With the likes of the IPL, ISL and the Pro-Kabaddi leagues ruling the roost in Indian sports, and with the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham owning franchise teams, the phenomenon has been picked up by many young and budding entrepreneurs who have started their own local leagues which follow the foot steps of these giant leagues.

The Mumbai Soccer League is one such exciting prospect which has grabbed the attention of Mumbai and the lovers of the beautiful game residing in the city of dreams.

So we take a look at five reasons why owning a franchise in the MSL could go a long way in sufficing the hidden football businessman in you.

1. Massive returns on Investment
With the huge prize money on offer, you can, not just break-even but also earn massive profits. With the winner in you not allowing you to settle for anything less than the top prizes, you are all set to reap huge profits. With the leagues like MSL giving you a platform for to sell your merchandise, you could well be on course to meet your financial targets even if you miss out on the glory.

2. A chance to be a household name in Mumbai Football
The Mumbai Soccer League has a great marketing set up and with their help and your enthusiasm and efforts, your team could well become a household name in the city. With a free hand at the social media page for your team, you can brand your team as you wish and catch the attention of various media which will then be all around you.

3. Getting the Abramovich and Glazer out of you
Being the owner will not just bring you fame but also an opportunity to apply your footballing philosophy on your team. With a chance to pick your own coach and players, you can virtually dictate the style of play your team would adopt. You can have the sponsor of your choice and the kits of your liking. A complete pathway to fulfilling your ultimate football dream

4. Doing your bit to promote football
Football in India needs passionate people to come forward and work for it. With you calling the shots at your club, you could undertake a host of activities which could help the game grow. Conducting grassroot festivals, hosting training camps will not just help you give something back to the society, but will go a long way in aiding the brand image of your team. Just imagine if you unearth a Sunil Chhetri or a Jackichand Singh, you would be immortal in the history of Indian Football.

5. Media Partner Benefits
MSL has a great presence in the media and with Football Counter now tying up with the highly promising MSL, you could get regular and in depth coverage of your team. Every team, owner, coach and player will have his profile on our website and you could proudly show your contribution to the world.

Such complete opportunities rarely come calling, so click on the MSL banner on our Home Page and fill the form to be the owner of a franchise in the MSL. The banner is besides our logo at the top.

One may not have reached the highs of the BPL or La Liga, but football in India is growing and its not long until the sleeping giant awakens. So don’t hesitate and be a part of the change. Own a franchise team and begin your journey