Angel City FC is now the most valuable women's sports team in the world following an agreement by Willow Bay and Bob Iger to purchase a controlling stake in the NWSL franchise at a $250 million valuation.
is now the most valuable women's sports team in the world following an agreement by Willow Bay and Bob Iger to purchase a controlling stake in the National Women's Soccer League franchise at a $250 million valuation.
"I can't imagine a more exciting time in women's sports," Bay told ESPN."It's actually an historic moment in sports and an historic moment for women's sports. It's just breathtaking and it's only the beginning of the ascent. I think to be part of the team, to be part of the future trajectory of this team, this sport and women's sports, is incredibly exciting.
Ohanian, who founded Reddit, was the club's previous controlling owner. Ohanian previously stated that he was not selling any shares in the team.
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