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sports-business1 year ago•2 min saved

Bob Iger and Willow Bay Acquire Majority Stake in Angel City FC

Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife, Willow Bay, have agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Angel City Football Club for $250 million, making it the most valuable women's sports team globally. They will also invest an additional $50 million for the club's growth. Bay will serve on the ACFC Board of Directors and represent the club in the National Women's Soccer League. The deal, approved by ACFC's Board, is expected to close within 30 to 60 days, pending NWSL approval.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Natalie Portman: From Soccer Mom to Time's Up Advocate.

Natalie Portman joked about being a "soccer mom" to her 12-year-old son Aleph, who has become a "ferocious soccer player," at the premiere of her three-part HBO docuseries about the women's soccer team she co-founded, Angel City Football Club. Portman also discussed her struggles in getting backers for the team and her plans for a potential friendly match between Angel City and Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's team Wrexham AFC Women. She shares Aleph and her six-year-old daughter Amalia with her husband Benjamin Millepied.

via Daily Mail|

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