Merritt Paulson

Merritt Paulson
Born
Henry Merritt Paulson III

1972 or 1973 (age 51–52)
EducationHamilton College, New York (BA)
Harvard University (MBA)
SpouseHeather Mahar
Children2
FatherHenry Paulson

Henry Merritt Paulson III (born 1972/1973[1]) is an American businessman who is the minority[2] owner of Peregrine Sports, LLC, which owns the operating rights to the Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer (MLS) team. He and his company also founded and formerly owned Portland Thorns FC, a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team; both clubs are based in Portland, Oregon.[3]

  1. ^ "Forty Under 40: Class of 2011: Merritt Paulson". Sports Business Journal. 2011-03-21. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  2. ^ "MLS commissioner Garber backs Portland Timbers' embattled leadership amid investigations". MLS.com. 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  3. ^ Schmidt, Brad (November 1, 2010). "PGE Park renovation will include healthy rent payments to Merritt Paulson for sports clinic". The Oregonian. Retrieved April 27, 2013.