The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is growing rapidly, with many big names hoping to join a professional sports league.
Many big names are investing in NWSL franchises, especially since the league recently signed a four-year, $240 million broadcasting rights deal with ESPN, Prime Video, CBS Sports and Scripps Sports.
From Patrick Mahomes and Kevin Durant to Natalie Portman and Serena Williams, here's a breakdown of the celebrities who have invested in NWSL teams.
Angel City FC
Alexis Ohanian is the principal owner. Angel City FC was founded by Natalie Portman, Carla Nortman and Julie Urman. Notable investors include Uzo Aduba, Christina Aguilera, Shannon Box, Sophia Bush, Jessica Chastain, James Corden, Amanda Cromwell, Lori Fair, Ronnie Fair, Joy Fawcett, America Ferrera, Julie Foudy, Becky G, Jennifer Garner, Mia Hamm, Lauren Holiday, Angela Huckles, Cobi Jones, Ryan Kalil, Billie Jean King, Ilana Kloss, Eva Longoria, Shannon McMillan, Casey Neistat, Candace Parker, Lilly Singh, Matthew Stafford, PK Saban, Gabrielle Union, Tisha Venturini, Lindsey Vonn, Abby Wambach, Kavia Wade, Saskia Weber, Serena Williams and Rachel Van Horebeke.
Bay FC
Sixth Street Partners is the managing owner. Notable investors include Andre Iguodala, Rick Welts, Sheryl Sandberg, Brandi Chastain, Allie Wagner, Danielle Slaton and Leslie Osborne.
Houston Dash
Ted Segal is the largest shareholder, and other notable investors include James Harden, Oscar De La Hoya, Jake Silberstein, and Gabriel Brenner.
Kansas City Current
Notable investors include Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes.
New Jersey/New York Gotham FC
Thomas Hofstetter is the founding investor. Notable investors include Kevin Durant, Eli Manning, Sue Bird, Carli Lloyd, Tammy Murphy, Phil Murphy, Steven Temares, Ed Nalbandian, and Rich Kleiman.
North Carolina Courage
Steve Malik is the majority shareholder and controlling shareholder, and notable investors include Naomi Osaka, Torry Holt and Ons Jabeur.
Seattle Reign FC
Bill and Theresa Predmore are the founding owners, and notable investors include Tony Parker, Adrian Hanauer and the Tacoma Rainiers.
Washington Spirit
Y. Michelle Kang is the majority owner. Notable investors include Jenna Bush Hager, Chelsea Clinton, Briana Scully and Dominique Dawes.
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