Christopher N. Harding

Christopher N. Harding (born January 28, 1973) is a sports owner, investor, and philanthropist. Harding is a co-founder and co-owner of Racing Louisville FC,[1][2] and co-owner of Louisville City FC. He also founded a charity Flew The Coop supporting non-profits rescuing dogs.[3][4][5][6][7]

Biography

Christopher N. Harding was born in Louisville, Kentucky.[8] He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration and Finance degree from the University of Kentucky.[9][10]

In 2018, Harding became a co-owner of the award-winning Hodges Bay Resort and Spa in Antigua where he commissioned art installations and large-scale murals.[11][12] In May 2021, Harding installed a 22-foot Boonji Spaceman sculpture created by contemporary artist, Brendan Murphy.[13][14][15][16]

In 2021, Harding connected Hodges Bay with his own animal rescue initiative, Flew The Coop, making it a known Caribbean animal rescue place.[17][18]

In 2023, together with Murphy, Harding also launched Fast Sneaks, a sneaker company.[6][7][19]

Harding owns a controlling stake in Soccer Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Louisville City FC, Racing Louisville FC, and the Lynn Family Stadium.[20][21]

Personal life

In 2021, Christopher N. Harding moved to Puerto Rico with his partner Danielle Sandhu, and in 2022, they had their first daughter, Gisela Wilde Harding.[2][22]

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  19. ^ Tell, Caroline. "Hotelier And Entrepreneur, Chris Harding Finds His Home At Dorado Beach". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  20. ^ "The Importance Of Women In Sports With Soccer Star Nadia Nadim". Cheddar News. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
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