In May 2009, previous stakeholder Victor MacFarlane announced the sale of his share of D.C. United Holdings to majority owner William Chang, giving him a 98% stake in the organization.[2] In October 2009, Chang bought out Davis and Laettner, who held the remaining 2%, to fully control 100% of the team.[3]
In 2012, Erick Thohir and Jason Levien purchased the club and its holding company, with Chang remaining as a minority investor. Their efforts are primarily focused on getting United a new stadium and enhancing the four-time MLS champions' global profile.[4]Erick Thohir minority stake was bought by rapper Yo Gotti in September 2021.[5]