Biography Flash: Peyton Manning's NWSL Expansion, Bud Light Return, and NFL Legacy

20/09/2025 3 min
Biography Flash: Peyton Manning's NWSL Expansion, Bud Light Return, and NFL Legacy

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Peyton Manning Biography Flash a weekly Biography.There is never a dull moment in the world of Peyton Manning and this week has been no exception. The headline news comes from Denver, where Peyton Manning made a major move into women’s professional soccer. Reports from NBC Universal confirm that Manning has purchased an ownership stake in the Denver NWSL expansion team, joining an elite group of athletes and celebrities investing in the National Women's Soccer League. Manning is partnering with other high-profile Colorado sport figures, including Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin. Denver’s deal has been described as a record-breaker, with an expansion fee of $110 million, far surpassing recent league benchmarks, highlighting the significance and long-term impact of this investment. The Manning family rivalry finds new life here—Eli Manning is part-owner of Gotham FC, so Peyton followed up the official business news with a playful social media video featuring his brother. The video, which echoed their signature banter, quickly became a favorite among fans and even prompted Gotham FC’s account to stoke the new interstate rivalry.In business and branding news, Peyton Manning is once again the face of Bud Light for the 2025 NFL season. Anheuser-Busch and MediaPost confirm this is Manning’s sixth NFL campaign for the beer brand. He appears in both the “Parachute” spot—where he skydives into an NFL stadium—and a new comedic commercial called “Officegate” that debuted nationally this week. Manning’s likability and wit anchor Bud Light’s campaign to celebrate the lengths fans go for their teams, with sweeping TV spots and new team cans in stores. This campaign is designed to resonate well into the NFL season, keeping Manning’s image front and center with football fans.On the public appearance front, while the autograph signing circuit remains a staple for big-name former athletes, there are no verified Peyton Manning autograph signings or scheduled appearances listed for the week according to Crave the Auto and other major memorabilia tracking sites. If you’re seeking face-time with Manning in the coming days, no public events are currently confirmed.On social media, Manning made headlines for sending a personalized happy birthday message to Patrick Mahomes for his 30th birthday, joining other NFL legends and bringing some friendly levity to Chiefs fans, as detailed on AtoZSports.In annual traditions, the Manning Award continues to be a big part of college football’s conversation, with the week’s top college quarterbacks honored as “Manning Award Stars of the Week.” The ongoing visibility and prestige of the Manning name in football award culture speaks to Peyton’s lasting legacy.Thanks so much for listening to today’s Peyton Manning Biography Flash. For real-time updates and deep dives on Peyton Manning and many more sports legends, subscribe now so you never miss an episode. And if you want more great stories, search the term Biography Flash.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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