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More American owners in the EFL! Wrexham's Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney and Birmingham's Tom Brady joined by Piatak family after Carlisle United takeover

The Piatak family, via their Castle Sports Group company, have taken complete control of Carlisle United. The Blues will have new American owners which will see the onset of a new era at Brunton Park. They join the likes of Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and Tom Brady of Birmingham as American stakeholders in EFL clubs.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Carlisle confirmed the development in a statement that read: "Carlisle United Football Club can now confirm that following EFL approval, the ownership and control of the club has changed. The new owners of the club are Castle Sports Group, owned by the Piatak family from Jacksonville, Florida, USA. We offer them a huge Cumbrian welcome to Carlisle United. Everyone associated with the club is delighted and looking forward to a long and successful future together."<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A message from your new owners 😍 We can’t wait to see everyone at BP on Saturday for the start of a new era! Be part of history and get your tickets now 👇🏼 <a href="https://t.co/KBxbtCZFWo">https://t.co/KBxbtCZFWo</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZGevLxk3ao">pic.twitter.com/ZGevLxk3ao</a>— Carlisle United FC (@officialcufc) <a href="https://twitter.com/officialcufc/status/1727364026278289639?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2023</a></blockquote>
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WHAT CARLISLE UNITED SAID

It has been reported that several members of the Piatak family will fly across the Atlantic to watch Carlisle live in action against Charlton Athletic at Brunton Park over the weekend. The deal will see Castle Sports Group take 90 percent control of the shares of CUFC Holdings, with the remaining 10% remaining with the supporters' trust.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The League One club has a steep road ahead of them if they want to secure promotion. Paul Simpson's team find themselves struggling in the 22nd spot with just 14 points from 17 matches. However, with new owners at the helm, the fans will hope for a turnaround in their fortunes.

WHAT NEXT FOR CARLISLE UNITED?

More American owners in the EFL! Wrexham's Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney and Birmingham's Tom Brady joined by Piatak family after Carlisle United takeover | Goal.com United Arab Emirates

After Wrexham and Birmingham, Carlisle United are the latest English Football League team to be the subject of a takeover by American owners.

More American owners in the EFL! Wrexham&apos;s Ryan Reynolds &amp; Rob McElhenney and Birmingham&apos;s Tom Brady joined by Piatak family after Carlisle United takeover

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