Connecting Capital to the Next Wave of Soccer Investments

Expedition is a strategic consultancy and advisory operating at the intersection of soccer, investment strategy, and capital. We help investors navigate and engage with opportunities in overlooked leagues with unique potential, particularly in Brazil, the U.S. and emerging markets.

Built on Real-World Relationships. Designed for Investors. Focused on Results.

Expedition is a boutique consultancy focused on connecting the right capital to the right soccer opportunities. Founded by a cross-disciplinary team with deep roots in both the U.S. and Brazilian markets, we provide hands-on support, with boots on the ground, to investors seeking clarity and access amid shifting ownership models and new market entrants.

Strategic Advisory on Soccer Investments

We support investors exploring acquisitions, partnerships, or exits in the global soccer landscape. Our services include target identification, strategic analysis, and deal-readiness support, always tailored to local dynamics and investor goals.

Capital Access & Private Credit Structuring Support

We help connect soccer organizations with qualified capital partners. This includes advising on capital structuring options such as equity, private credit, or hybrid approaches, and guiding stakeholders toward aligned financial partnerships.

Club Partnership Consulting

We help clubs and ownership groups identify strategic partners for player development, talent integration, and forming MCPs. From academy pipelines to first team collaborations, our consulting connects organizations across Brazil, the U.S., and Europe. We specialize in unlocking the Brazilian talent pool, building sustainable pathways for scouting, training, and talent mobility.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

André da Costa

Entrepreneur and advisor with a background in advertising and emerging technologies. Former sports tech founder focused on blockchain and fan engagement. Now leads investor relations and deal sourcing for soccer opportunities across markets. Based in Los Angeles with deep ties to the Brazilian soccer ecosystem, he brings a global lens to soccer investment and partnerships

Bruno Chatack

Lawyer specializing in corporate law, debt restructuring, and distressed assets. Founding partner at Chatack, Faiwichow & Faria, with deep experience in litigation and investment structuring. Holds degrees in Law (UFF) and postgrads in Finance, Arbitration, Agribusiness Law, and Sports Management (CIES/FIFA). Co-founder of the Sports Market Makers podcast and advisor on multiple football club acquisitions in Brazil

João Paulo Fonseca

Senior executive with 15+ years of experience across consulting, consumer goods, and retail. João specializes in strategy, corporate finance, and data-driven decision-making, advising executives, boards, and investors throughout LATAM and Australia. With an MBA and a Master’s in Analytics Management, he brings analytical rigor, cross-sector perspective, and strong financial acumen to evaluating and unlocking business opportunities.

LOCATION

Los Angeles

São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

CONTACT US

We work with a local network of funds and regulated entities, each authorized by the equivalent of the SEC in their respective countries, to ensure capital is allocated effectively and securely. This structure provides stronger legal safeguards, investor protection, and alignment with globally recognized governance standards.

We started Expedition after identifying a gap in tailored, relationship-led advisory in a space that’s fragmented, fast-moving, and hard to navigate without trusted context. Built for investors who want to get in before the headlines. We focus where the risk is priced in and the upside is ignored. We bring localized insight, global perspective, and trusted relationships to every deal.

Our focus is on helping high-net-worth individuals, pro/former athletes, and institutional groups like family offices uncover and engage with soccer opportunities that align with their ambitions. 

Whether that’s diversification, legacy building, or long-term value creation.