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A Bet on Southwest Detroit: Where Soccer Feels at Home

How Keith Baldwin's passion for soccer and a strategic investment transformed the former Giovanna's Lounge into Regal Eagle Soccer Pub.

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August 13, 2026
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During the FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and England on July 5, Mexican fans erupted when their team scored. For Keith Baldwin, an England native and lifelong Crystal Palace supporter, it meant watching his own national team concede a goal. But instead of dwelling on the score, he found himself focused on something else: the passion of the crowd.

Their celebration reflected the atmosphere Baldwin had envisioned when he decided to open a soccer pub in Southwest Detroit. That vision took shape at the former Giovanna’s Lounge on W. Vernor Highway, where he transformed the longtime bar into Regal Eagle, a neighborhood gathering place where soccer comes first.

From London to Vernor Highway

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Fans from around the world gather at Regal Eagle to support their national teams during the World Cup. Photo by Keith Baldwin. Aficionados de todo el mundo se reúnen en Regal Eagle para apoyar a sus selecciones durante el Mundial. Foto de Keith Baldwin.

Long before he became the owner of Regal Eagle, soccer had already shaped Baldwin’s life. Raised in Croydon, south London, he earned his coaching license and arrived in the United States in 1998 to work at Major League Soccer youth camps. “Soccer brought me to America,” Baldwin said.

What began as seasonal coaching evolved into management positions, sales jobs and eventually entrepreneurship. Baldwin worked throughout the South and West Coast before settling in metro Detroit, where he founded Regal Payments in 2009, a payment-processing company. 

The recurring revenue from Regal Payments gave him something equally valuable: time and the flexibility to raise his children while continuing to coach and remain connected to the sport that had changed his life.

But owning a soccer pub had never been part of the plan. When asked whether it had been a lifelong dream, Baldwin responded immediately. “No, not at all.” Instead, he describes himself as someone who recognizes opportunities when they appear.

That opportunity came when he discovered the former Giovanna’s Lounge. From an aerial view, Baldwin noticed the large back patio and saw possibilities for the space. He liked the atmosphere of English beer gardens and pubs. Looking at the existing bar, he began to see another possibility: “I think I could make it a soccer bar. I could make it kind of a passion project,” he said.

A calculated investment

While passion inspired Regal Eagle, experience made it possible. “Anything I do, I want it to be business sound,” he said. That philosophy shaped the project from the beginning. He approached the investment much like a Shark Tank entrepreneur.

The DCFC wall inside Regal Eagle Soccer Pub features nine framed Detroit City FC shirts. Photo by Andrés Ospina.
El mural del DCFC dentro de Regal Eagle Soccer Pub presenta nueve camisetas enmarcadas del Detroit City FC. Foto de Andrés Ospina.

He purchased the former Giovanna’s Lounge and its liquor license, valued the venture at $500,000 and sold five 5-percent minority stakes for $25,000 each. The five investments raised $125,000, which helped fund improvements to the parking lot, beer garden and interior. Baldwin retained a 75 percent ownership stake.

For Baldwin, bringing in investors was about more than raising capital. He deliberately sought out prominent Detroit business leaders who could bring their own networks and influence into the project. The idea was that local investors would have a personal stake in the pub’s success, help draw people to the business and become advocates for it.

That team approach extends to the pub’s daily operations. Baldwin’s girlfriend, Kristie Risner, handles the accounting and back-office operations for both Regal Payments and Regal Eagle, while he focuses on the business and its community relationships. “We’re really a team,” Baldwin said. “She’s been a great help.”

Part of the neighborhood

The passion of Mexico fans during the World Cup reflects the atmosphere Baldwin envisioned for Regal Eagle Soccer Pub. Photo by Keith Baldwin.
La pasión de los aficionados de México durante el Mundial refleja el ambiente que Baldwin imaginó para Regal Eagle Soccer Pub. Foto de Keith Baldwin.

Baldwin says Regal Eagle was never intended to operate in isolation. Rather than building a conventional restaurant with a full kitchen, the pub allows customers to bring food from neighboring businesses like Sicily’s Pizzeria across the street or from one of the many Mexican restaurants on Bagley a block or two away. Taco y Habichi, a local food truck owned by Jorge Hernandez, is also parked on the property. The goal, he says, is to encourage people to spend time throughout the W. Vernor corridor rather than at a single establishment.

He has joined the Southwest Detroit Business Association and says the next phase is becoming more involved with local charities, youth soccer organizations and neighborhood events. Plans also include commissioning a mural that blends elements of England, Crystal Palace, Southwest Detroit and Mexican culture.

“I want something that feels a bit personal to me,” Baldwin said. “Whether it’s something to do with England or Crystal Palace or just my journey. But then blended into the Mexican theme, blended into soccer, blended into Detroit.” 

Baldwin says he wants the transformation to give the corner new energy and create a space that feels more inviting, welcoming residents and visitors alike.

Built by soccer

Soccer memorabilia from Baldwin’s collection on display inside Regal Eagle Soccer Pub. Photo by Andrés Ospina.
Recuerdos de fútbol de la colección de Baldwin exhibidos dentro de Regal Eagle Soccer Pub. Foto de Andrés Ospina.

Every scarf and jersey hanging inside Regal Eagle tells part of Baldwin’s soccer journey. The walls feature memorabilia from the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, a Crystal Palace jersey signed by club players for his son, a dedicated Detroit City FC display and a vintage Newcastle United shirt his great-aunt gave him in 1993. Rather than decorating the pub with memorabilia purchased online, Baldwin says every piece has a personal story behind it and reflects a lifetime connected to the game.

That same philosophy extends to the screens. Premier League, Liga MX, Major League Soccer, international tournaments and Detroit City FC matches always take priority. Other sports are welcome, Baldwin says, but soccer will always define the pub’s identity.

With Detroit City FC’s new stadium rising just blocks away, Baldwin hopes Regal Eagle becomes part of the neighborhood’s match-day tradition while continuing to attract residents and visitors to Vernor Avenue.

More improvements are already planned, from renovating the bar itself to expanding the outdoor space for private events and community gatherings. Baldwin believes the investment extends beyond one business. If Regal Eagle attracts visitors from across metro Detroit, he hopes neighboring businesses will benefit as well.

His goal, ultimately, is not simply to own a successful bar. It is to create a place that reflects his journey, supports Southwest Detroit and gives the city’s soccer community a place it can genuinely call its own.

Andrés Ospina is a freelance journalist and business consultant based in Metro Detroit, covering business, entrepreneurship and economic development. Originally from Colombia, he holds a double major in Communications and Journalism and an MBA from the University of Exeter (UK). His work connects the dots between his experience supporting small businesses, startups and organizations and his background in journalism, bringing a practitioner’s perspective to the stories he tells.

Una apuesta por el suroeste de Detroit: donde el fútbol se siente como en casa

Durante el partido de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA entre México e Inglaterra, el 5 de julio, la afición mexicana estalló cuando su equipo anotó. Para Keith Baldwin, nativo de Inglaterra e hincha de toda la vida del Crystal Palace, significó ver a su propia selección nacional recibir un gol. Pero, en lugar de quedarse pensando en el marcador, se fijó en algo más: la pasión de la multitud.

Su celebración reflejaba el ambiente que Baldwin había imaginado cuando decidió abrir un pub de fútbol en el suroeste de Detroit. Esa visión tomó forma en el antiguo Giovanna’s Lounge en Vernor Highway, donde transformó el tradicional bar en Regal Eagle, un punto de encuentro del barrio donde el fútbol es lo primero.

De Londres a Vernor Highway

Fans from around the world gather at Regal Eagle to support their national teams during the World Cup. Photo by Keith Baldwin.
Aficionados de todo el mundo se reúnen en Regal Eagle para apoyar a sus selecciones durante el Mundial. Foto de Keith Baldwin.

Mucho antes de convertirse en el dueño de Regal Eagle, el fútbol ya había moldeado la vida de Baldwin. Criado en Croydon, al sur de Londres, obtuvo su licencia de entrenador y llegó a los Estados Unidos en 1998 para trabajar en los campamentos juveniles de la Major League Soccer. “El fútbol me trajo a EE. UU.”, dijo Baldwin.

Lo que comenzó como trabajo de temporada como entrenador evolucionó hacia puestos de administración, ventas y, finalmente, emprendimiento. Baldwin trabajó en todo el sur y la costa oeste antes de asentarse en el área metropolitana de Detroit, donde fundó Regal Payments en 2009, una empresa de procesamiento de pagos.

Los ingresos recurrentes de Regal Payments le dieron algo igualmente valioso: tiempo y la flexibilidad para criar a sus hijos mientras continuaba entrenando y manteniéndose conectado con el deporte que le había cambiado la vida.

Pero ser dueño de un pub de fútbol nunca había formado parte del plan. Cuando se le preguntó si había sido el sueño de toda su vida, Baldwin respondió de inmediato: “No, en absoluto”. En su lugar, se describe a sí mismo como alguien que reconoce las oportunidades cuando aparecen.

Esa oportunidad llegó cuando descubrió el antiguo Giovanna’s Lounge. Desde una vista aérea, Baldwin notó el amplio patio trasero y vio las posibilidades que ofrecía el espacio. Le atraía el ambiente de los pubs ingleses y sus terrazas al aire libre. Al observar el bar que ya funcionaba allí, comenzó a imaginar otra posibilidad: “Creo que podría convertirlo en un bar de fútbol. Podría convertirlo en una especie de proyecto personal”, dijo.

Una inversión calculada

The DCFC wall inside Regal Eagle Soccer Pub features nine framed Detroit City FC shirts. Photo by Andrés Ospina.
El mural del DCFC dentro de Regal Eagle Soccer Pub presenta nueve camisetas enmarcadas del Detroit City FC. Foto de Andrés Ospina.

Aunque la pasión inspiró Regal Eagle, la experiencia hizo posible el proyecto. “Todo lo que hago quiero que tenga sentido como negocio”, dijo. Esa filosofía marcó el proyecto desde el principio. Baldwin abordó la inversión de una manera similar a la de un emprendedor de Shark Tank.

Compró el antiguo Giovanna’s Lounge y su licencia de licores, valoró el negocio en $500,000 y vendió cinco participaciones minoritarias del 5 por ciento por $25,000 cada una. Las cinco inversiones recaudaron $125,000, que ayudaron a financiar mejoras en el estacionamiento, el patio y el interior. Baldwin conservó una participación del 75 por ciento.

Para Baldwin, incorporar inversores fue algo más que recaudar capital. Buscó deliberadamente a destacados líderes empresariales de Detroit que pudieran aportar sus propias redes e influencia al proyecto. La idea era que los inversores locales tuvieran un interés personal en el éxito del pub, ayudaran a atraer gente al negocio y se convirtieran en sus defensores.

Ese enfoque de equipo se extiende a las operaciones diarias del pub. La novia de Baldwin, Kristie Risner, se encarga de la contabilidad y las operaciones administrativas tanto de Regal Payments como de Regal Eagle, mientras que él se centra en el negocio y sus relaciones comunitarias. “Somos realmente un equipo”, dijo Baldwin. “Ella ha sido de gran ayuda”.

Parte del barrio

The passion of Mexico fans during the World Cup reflects the atmosphere Baldwin envisioned for Regal Eagle Soccer Pub. Photo by Keith Baldwin.
La pasión de los aficionados de México durante el Mundial refleja el ambiente que Baldwin imaginó para Regal Eagle Soccer Pub. Foto de Keith Baldwin.

Baldwin dice que Regal Eagle nunca fue concebido para funcionar de manera aislada. En lugar de construir un restaurante convencional con una cocina completa, el pub permite que los clientes lleven comida de negocios cercanos como Sicily’s Pizzeria, al otro lado de la calle, o de alguno de los muchos restaurantes mexicanos ubicados en Bagley, a una o dos cuadras. Taco y Habichi, un camión de comida local propiedad de Jorge Hernandez, también está estacionado en el inmueble. El objetivo, dice, es animar a las personas a recorrer el corredor de West Vernor, en lugar de concentrarse en un solo establecimiento.

Se hizo miembro de la Southwest Detroit Business Association y dice que la próxima etapa consiste en involucrarse más con organizaciones benéficas locales, organizaciones juveniles de fútbol y eventos del vecindario. También hay planes para encargar un mural que combine elementos de Inglaterra, Crystal Palace, el suroeste de Detroit y la cultura mexicana.

“Quiero algo que sienta un poco personal”, dijo Baldwin. “Ya sea algo relacionado con Inglaterra, con el Crystal Palace o simplemente con mi trayectoria. Pero combinado con el tema mexicano, con el fútbol, con Detroit”.

Baldwin quiere que la transformación le dé nueva energía a la esquina y cree un espacio más acogedor que dé la bienvenida tanto a residentes como a visitantes.

Construido alrededor del fútbol

Soccer memorabilia from Baldwin’s collection on display inside Regal Eagle Soccer Pub. Photo by Andrés Ospina.
Recuerdos de fútbol de la colección de Baldwin exhibidos dentro de Regal Eagle Soccer Pub. Foto de Andrés Ospina.

Cada bufanda y camiseta que cuelga dentro de Regal Eagle cuenta una parte de la historia futbolística de Baldwin. Las paredes exhiben recuerdos de la Copa Mundial de 1990 en Italia, una camiseta del Crystal Palace firmada por jugadores del club para su hijo, un espacio dedicado al Detroit City FC y una camiseta vintage del Newcastle United que su tía abuela le regaló en 1993. En lugar de decorar el pub con recuerdos comprados por internet, Baldwin dice que cada pieza tiene una historia personal y representa una vida vinculada al deporte.

Esa misma filosofía se extiende a las pantallas. Los partidos de la Premier League, Liga MX, Major League Soccer, torneos internacionales y Detroit City FC siempre tienen prioridad. Baldwin dice que otros deportes también son bienvenidos, pero que el fútbol siempre definirá la identidad del pub.

Con el nuevo estadio del Detroit City FC en construcción a pocas cuadras, Baldwin espera que Regal Eagle se convierta en parte de la tradición del vecindario los días de partido, mientras continúa atrayendo a residentes y visitantes a Vernor Highway.

Ya hay más mejoras previstas, desde la renovación del propio bar hasta la ampliación del espacio exterior para eventos privados y reuniones comunitarias. Baldwin cree que la inversión va más allá de un solo negocio. Si Regal Eagle atrae visitantes de distintas partes del área metropolitana de Detroit, confía en que los negocios vecinos también se beneficien.

Su objetivo, en última instancia, no es simplemente tener un bar exitoso. Es crear un lugar que refleje su trayectoria, apoye al suroeste de Detroit y ofrezca a la comunidad futbolística de la ciudad un espacio que pueda considerar verdaderamente suyo.

Andrés Ospina es un periodista independiente y consultor empresarial radicado en metro Detroit, especializado en temas de negocios, emprendimiento y desarrollo económico. De origen colombiano, es licenciado en Comunicación y Periodismo y cuenta con un MBA de la Universidad de Exeter (Reino Unido). Su trabajo tiende un puente entre su experiencia asesorando a pequeñas empresas, startups y organizaciones, y su formación periodística, lo que le permite contar historias desde la perspectiva práctica de quien conoce el terreno.

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The Ordeal of Waiting: A Pontiac Family to Self-deport While Awaiting Father’s Deportation Day

August 27, 2026
A large diverse group of El Colectivo Summer Gathering celebrants—alumni, staff, and friends representing multiple generations—pose together in front of a brick building for a group photo

El Colectivo Alumni Summer Gathering

August 27, 2026

Ford Opens Its First “Public Experiences” at Its New World Headquarters

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City Takes Down the League Leaders

August 27, 2026
A family group stands together outdoors in front of a brick building with flowering plants—an adult woman with three children and an infant in a stroller, all smiling at the camera with yellow and reddish flowers blooming in the landscaped area behind them

The Ordeal of Waiting: A Pontiac Family to Self-deport While Awaiting Father’s Deportation Day

August 27, 2026
A large diverse group of El Colectivo Summer Gathering celebrants—alumni, staff, and friends representing multiple generations—pose together in front of a brick building for a group photo

El Colectivo Alumni Summer Gathering

August 27, 2026

Ford Opens Its First “Public Experiences” at Its New World Headquarters

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A family group—an adult woman, adult man, two children, and a small child—poses together in the warehouse standing in front of tall stacks of cardboard boxes containing food relief supplies

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A group of seven people stand together in front of a presentation screen inside the venue, with the yellow soccer ball visible and neon speakers and event decor in the background

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The Ordeal of Waiting: A Pontiac Family to Self-deport While Awaiting Father’s Deportation Day

August 27, 2026
A large diverse group of El Colectivo Summer Gathering celebrants—alumni, staff, and friends representing multiple generations—pose together in front of a brick building for a group photo

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