The eight-figure donation by Michele Kang will 'transform' women's football in the United States, says US Soccer.
Businesswoman Michele Kang has pledged $30m to US Soccer - a donation the organisation says will "transform" women's and girls' football in the United States.
The commitment by American Kang, who owns National Women's Soccer League team the Washington Spirit, French top-flight side Lyon Feminin and the London City Lionesses of the Women's Championship, is the largest ever made to US Soccer by a women.
Kang said she is "committed to raising the standard of excellence in women's soccer - both on and off the pitch" by providing female athletes with the resources needed to "reach their full potential". "I hope this investment serves as 'seed capital' and spurs other donors to follow suit," said 65-year-old Kang.The former Chelsea boss added: "We're in a pivotal moment for soccer in the US and this will help us support more female players, coaches and referees in the game.
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