WASHINGTON — Magic Johnson has actually purchased an ownership stake in the National Women’s Soccer League’s Washington Spirit, the basketball great-turned-entrepreneur’s newest addition to his expert sports group portfolio.
The group revealed Thursday that Johnson has actually signed up with the financier group led by owner Michele Kang.
“I’m excited to join the Washington Spirit’s investor group at such a pivotal time in the club’s history,” Johnson said in a statement. “Partnering with a visionary like Michele Kang and her team to advance the growth of the Washington Spirit and the NWSL is an incredible opportunity. I’m excited to join the team and play my part to help elevate this organization.”
Johnson, whose provided name is Earvin, most just recently entered into the ownership group that purchased the NFL’s Washington Commanders in 2015 and likewise has shares in Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks and Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC.
“From the basketball court to the boardroom, Earvin knows how to win, and we are delighted to count on his expertise as part of our fantastic investor group,” stated Kang, who has actually owned the group because 2022. ”His dedication not just shows the strength of our club, gamers, fans and brand name, however likewise sends out an effective message about the development and effect of females’s sports worldwide. Together, we anticipate taking the Washington Spirit to brand-new heights and motivating the next generation of girls and women worldwide.”
Johnson will be presented at a school occasion Friday and is anticipated to be at the Spirit’s next home video game Saturday at Audi Field versus Portland Thorns FC.
In on-field news, the group stated U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning midfielder Croix Bethune is out for the season with a knee injury. The Spirit stated Bethune, who threw away the very first pitch at the Nationals video game on Aug. 28, tore the meniscus in among her knees far from training.
The Washington Post reported Bethune was hurt from tossing out the very first pitch.
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