TZP Group Exits Investment in Soccer Post

New York, NY – February 24, 2025 – TZP Group announced the realization of its investment in Soccer Post, the largest community-focused soccer specialty retailer in the United States, through a recapitalization led by Soccer Post management.

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Eatontown, New Jersey, Soccer Post is the largest local-market-focused omnichannel soccer specialty retailer with over 60 store locations across the United States. Soccer Post provides a curated selection of soccer apparel, footwear, and gear to captive customers including local soccer clubs, organizations, enthusiasts, athletes and families. Through its network of local stores and its e-commerce platform, the Company serves soccer communities nationwide. Soccer Post is a trusted partner for local, regional, and national soccer organizations supporting thousands of members through its team uniform business. Leveraging its strong relationships with leading brands, Soccer Post provides curated products and elevated support to deliver exceptional value to local soccer community members.

Rodney Eshelman, Partner at TZP Group, stated: "TZP has thoroughly enjoyed working with the Soccer Post management team to significantly grow the Company through organic growth and complementary add-on acquisitions."

Blake Sonnek-Schmelz, Chief Executive Officer of Soccer Post, added: "TZP Group has been a value-added investor assisting the management team with realizing our ambitious growth plan, executing synergistic add-on acquisitions, and assisting with building the Company's infrastructure."

TZP Group, a multi-strategy investment firm managing approximately $2 billion across its family of funds, is focused on control, growth equity, debt and structured capital investments in technology, business services, and consumer companies. Founded in 2007, TZP targets companies with solid historical performance and sustainable value propositions and aims to be a "Partner of Choice" for business owners and management teams.

Media Contact: Dan Gaspar, Partner, TZP Group | dgaspar@tzpgroup.com