Report: Sue Bird, Eli Manning join Gotham FC ownership group

Sue Bird and Eli Manning are the latest big names to join the ownership group of NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League, multiple outlets reported Thursday.

The club has been valued a $40 million -- a record for the league, per the reports.

Bird, a New York native, is retiring from the WNBA at the end of the season after 19 campaigns with the Seattle Storm. Manning retired after 16 seasons as quarterback