Soccer legend Mia Hamm’s greatest win might be the debut of Angel City FC
2 years, 8 months ago

Soccer legend Mia Hamm’s greatest win might be the debut of Angel City FC

LA Times  

Soccer legend Mia Hamm has been an active owner of Angel City FC, the NWSL team that opens its inaugural regular season against North Carolina on Friday at Banc of California Stadium. In fact, what may prove to be among her most important contribution to the growth of the game in the U.S. will unfold Friday when Angel City, the NWSL team Hamm helped launch, brings professional women’s soccer back to Southern California. “But just because people have money doesn’t mean it’s the right way to go.” Soccer Soccer newsletter: NWSL needs legends like Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm to rebuild league The NWSL had been riding high with soaring TV ratings and exciting new ownership groups. We want to be in it for a long time.” And while there have been growing pains — the team is winless heading into the sixth and final game of the preseason NWSL Challenge Cup on Sunday — Hamm is confident Friday’s Angel City opener will mark the start of a new era for women’s soccer, both in Southern California and the rest of the country.

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New York Times  

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The Hindu  

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New York Times  

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Alexis Ohanian gets sports award, calls for reforms in NWSL

Associated Press  

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2 years, 8 months ago

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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Portman, Williams, USWNT legends among investors in new NWSL team

The Hindu  

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LA Times  

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4 years, 5 months ago

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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