Minnesota Thunder, 1994-present
In November of 1994, Bill George invested in the Minnesota Thunder following the team’s impressive expansion outing in USL. His backing helped propel the team to the Pro League and the A-League, where the team has played for the past seven seasons. Under George’s guidance, the team has reached five finals, four in the A-League, and won the 1999 A-League championship. The team has also been a regular leader in attendance in the A-League.