Angel Reese has officially become a “professional sports owner” by joining the ownership group of DC Power Football Club, Washington, DC’s new professional women’s soccer team set to compete in the USL Super League starting in summer 2024, according to The Athletic.
“I want to help grow women’s sports and elevate female athletes,” Reese said. “We’re taking over, and I’m honored to support Power FC and invest in women’s soccer in the DMV community.”
“Angel’s decision to be a founding investor in Power FC is groundbreaking,” said D.C. United CEO and Co-Chairman Jason Levien. “As a Maryland native, Angel is passionate about driving positive change in women’s sports locally and globally, while inspiring the next generation of female athletes. We’re excited about her partnership as an equity partner.”
Reese, from Randallstown, MD, near Baltimore, has strong ties to the DMV area, which includes Washington, DC, and parts of Maryland and Virginia.
“So grateful & blessed for this new ownership,” Reese wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Looking forward to creating new opportunities for women in professional soccer. I’ve always wanted to invest in a local team as a Maryland native!”
This news comes after Reese’s 2024 graduation from Louisiana State University (LSU), where she gained recognition by helping lead her LSU Lady Tigers to an NCAA Division I title. During her time at LSU, fans dubbed her the “Bayou Barbie,” and she became one of the highest-earning college athletes.
In April 2024, Reese entered the WNBA Draft and was chosen as the seventh overall pick, joining the Chicago Sky.
While details about her ownership stake in the club are still under wraps, Reese is making the most of each opportunity as it comes.
