"I've been really fortunate to travel all over the world and experience different cultures through music. Wherever I am, Jamaica, Spain, England, China, etc., soccer is a social constant," said Diplo in a statement. "I wanted to figure out a way to get involved with the game and team sports so when Arizona United presented itself, I immediately jumped at the opportunity. I see soccer the same way I see music, as a connective tissue linking the world's cultures."
The team is in the USL (United Soccer League), which is the league right under Major League Soccer (MLS). The Diplo-led investment will give them a minority equity stake in the team and gives the DJ a seat on the team's board of directors.
Arizona United Soccer Club is the only professional soccer team in the state.
"Diplo, throughout his music career as a DJ, Producer and Artist, has always been about global culture, youth culture and inclusiveness, and we couldn't think of a better match to fit our core demographic and to wrap our team around," said Arizona United SC Co-Chairmen Kyle Eng & Brett M. Johnson. "The number of ways we can work together to grow the Arizona United SC brand is unlimited with a partner like Diplo."
The 2016 season kicks off on March 23 against Los Angeles Galaxy II.
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