In March 2022, she purchased the Washington Spirit, becoming the first woman of color to own a controlling stake in a National Women’s Soccer League team.
Just a year later, she is now set to become the first woman to own and lead a multiteam soccer organization, which will encompass both the Spirit and the French club Olympique Lyonnais.
The all-stock deal, which is expected to close in late June, will create a new independent entity under Ms. Kang as majority owner.
She is already talking of adding more teams from around the world.
Players and staff had endured a “horrific situation,” she said of abuse allegations, including accusations that the coach of the team she owned had fostered a toxic workplace culture for female employees.
Persons:
Steve Baldwin, Kang, ”
Organizations:
Washington Spirit, Women’s Soccer League, French, Olympique Lyonnais, Trust, Washington