Hollywood A-Listers, U.S. Women’s Soccer Veterans, More Team To Bring NWSL Franchise To L.A.
Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorA group led by some of the biggest names in Hollywood and women’s soccer have joined with financiers including Alexis Ohanian, Kara Nortman and gaming entrepreneur Julie Uhrman to secure rights to bring a National Women’s Soccer League team to Los Angeles in spring 2022.Investors in the expansion franchise, dubbed “Angel City,” include Natalie Portman, Uzo Aduba, Jessica Chastain, America Ferrera, Jennifer Garner, Eva Longoria and Lilly Singh from the entertainment sector; several past members of the U.S.