Eden Hazard, Demba Ba become part-owners of new San Diego NASL expansion team [Video]

Chelsea star Eden Hazard and former teammate Demba Ba have joined forces to invest in a new club in San Diego.

The pair will invest along with Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye and Al-Ahli striker Moussa Sow and other local business executives.

The franchise, yet to be named, will compete in the North American Soccer League (NASL), the second tier in the United States, from 2018.

The expansion team are seeking a location in North County to build a privately financed complex that will include a stadium and practice facilities.

The club will play their home matches at the University of San Diego’s Torero Stadium until their own 10,000-seat stadium is built.

Belgian forward Hazard said in a statement:

San Diego is a beautiful place and the love and passion the people have for soccer made this an easy choice for us.

My friends and I are honored to turn this dream …