Americans Add Maria Opeaye as a Minority Owner

Southaven, MS  -  The Memphis Americans are pleased to welcome Maria Opeaye to the ownership group.  Maria Opeaye was born in New Orleans Louisiana and raised in Atlanta GA. She moved to Santa Barbara and attended Santa Barbara college of law. 

After law school Maria moved back to Atlanta. She is a single serial entrepreneur that is a published Author of over 8 books. Maria designs her own brand of shoes called M’Opeaye Shoes. She also is the owner of London Marie coffee brand. Maria has a mediation and arbitration certification. She started a legal firm that specialize in mediation and arbitration cases. 

In June 2021 Maria became the 2nd African American Female Professional Soccer Agent, for the USA Soccer Federation. Maria started her own sports agency Neoteric Sports & Entertainment in June 2021.  Maria recently became the first Female African American female professional soccer team owner in March 2022.

Maria recently became one of the owners of Memphis Americans professional men and women’s soccer club. We welcome Maria to the National Indoor Soccer League and the Memphis Americans.