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sports1 year ago

Michele Kang Pledges $30M to Boost U.S. Women's Soccer

Michele Kang, owner of the Washington Spirit, has made a historic $30 million donation to U.S. Soccer's women's and girls' programs, marking the largest-ever contribution by a woman to the organization. The funds will be used to expand training camps, enhance digital talent identification, and increase the number of female coaches and referees. Kang's donation aims to address the undervaluation of women's sports and inspire further investment in the field, impacting future generations of female players, coaches, and referees.

via NBC News|
#michele-kang#philanthropy#sports
sports1 year ago

Michele Kang Invests $30M in U.S. Women's Soccer Development

Michele Kang, owner of the Washington Spirit, has made a historic $30 million investment in U.S. Soccer's women's and girls' programs, marking the largest philanthropic contribution in the federation's history. Spread over five years, the funds will enhance youth talent identification, double the number of camps, and expand digital platforms to reach 100,000 players. Additionally, it will support 10,000 women in coaching, refereeing, and technical roles. Kang, a prominent figure in women's sports, aims to maintain the U.S. as a leader in women's soccer through this investment.

via CBS Sports|
#investment#michele-kang#sports
sports1 year ago

Michele Kang Invests $30M in U.S. Women's Soccer

Michele Kang, a prominent businesswoman and sports owner, has pledged $30 million over five years to U.S. Soccer, marking the largest philanthropic investment in its women's and girls' programs. This donation aims to create over 100,000 new opportunities for female players, coaches, and referees, enhancing talent identification and professional development. Kang's investment builds on her commitment to advancing women's sports and follows a significant donation by Arthur M. Blank for U.S. Soccer's National Training Center.

via U.S. Soccer|
#michele-kang#philanthropy#sports
sports2 years ago

Michele Kang expands soccer empire with London City Lionesses acquisition

Michele Kang, owner of Lyon and the Washington Spirit, has acquired London City Lionesses FC, an independent club in the FA Women's Championship, as part of her vision to build a global multi-club organization. Kang aims to promote the Lionesses to the Women's Super League (WSL) and establish them as a top team. The acquisition aligns with Kang's strategy of investing in women's football and expanding her organization's reach. She plans to add more teams in Asia, Europe, South America, Mexico, and Africa in the future. The Lionesses will retain their branding and identity, similar to Lyon and the Spirit.

via The Athletic|
#club-acquisition#global-expansion#london-city-lionesses
sports2 years ago

Michele Kang Expands Global Empire with London City Lionesses Acquisition

Michele Kang, owner of the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League, has acquired the London City Lionesses in English soccer's second division. The deal is part of Kang's mission to create a level playing field between men and women in football and build the "preeminent female sports organization in the world." The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Kang aims to inspire young female athletes and help the club and players reach their highest potential. The acquisition comes as the Women's Super League and Championship transition into a new governance structure, with each professional club acting as shareholders.

via ESPN|
#london-city-lionesses#michele-kang#ownership-acquisition
sports2 years ago

Michele Kang expands soccer empire with London City Lionesses acquisition

Michele Kang, owner of Lyon and the Washington Spirit, has acquired London City Lionesses FC, an independent club in the FA Women's Championship, as part of her vision to build a global multi-club organization. Kang aims to promote the Lionesses to the Women's Super League (WSL) and establish them as a top team. The acquisition aligns with Kang's strategy of investing in women's football and expanding her organization's reach. She plans to add more teams in Asia, Europe, South America, Mexico, and Africa in the future. The move comes as the top divisions in England transition to an independent structure under NewCo.

via The Athletic|
#club-acquisition#global-expansion#london-city-lionesses
sports2 years ago

Michele Kang spearheads creation of global women's football organization with OL Groupe and Washington Spirit.

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang, OL Groupe, and Eagle Football Holdings have agreed to form a global women's football organization, with Kang as the majority owner and CEO. The group intends to expand to include multiple women's football clubs across the world, with OL Féminin and the Spirit as the starting clubs. OL Groupe will own 48% of the organization, while Kang will hold 52%. The deal is expected to close by the end of June pending approval from the NWSL Board of Governors and various third-party approvals in France.

via The Athletic|
#global-organization#michele-kang#olympique-lyonnais
sports2 years ago

OL Groupe and Washington Spirit Owner Form Global Women's Football Group

OL Groupe, Eagle Football Holdings, and Michele Kang have signed an agreement to create a global multi-team women's football organization, with Kang becoming the majority owner and CEO of the newly formed company. The new entity will be the first ever woman-owned, women-led multi-club football organization and will look to acquire additional clubs in other countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Each club will retain its own established identity, and significant resources will be devoted centrally to developing capabilities that will be shared across all teams.

via Washington Spirit|
#michele-kang#multi-team-organization#ol-groupe