Angel Reese has formally invested within the DC Energy Soccer Membership, becoming a member of the ranks of different athletes who additionally personal a stake in sports activities groups.
This transfer diversifies the Chicago Sky rookie’s investments and aligns together with her rising affect in ladies’s sports activities. On Tuesday, the basketball star was introduced as one of many group’s founding homeowners.
“Girls investing in ladies. Welcome DC Energy FC Co-Proprietor,” the group wrote within the caption of an Instagram put up devoted to Reese.
DC Energy is considered one of eight groups that can compete within the inaugural season of the USL Tremendous League, which is able to start in August. With Reese being one of many faces of the WNBA, there’s definitely fairly a bit of experience that she will carry to the soccer league. Different athletes have taken related profession leaps, which have confirmed to be fairly profitable.
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan turned a minority proprietor of the Charlotte Hornets (previously generally known as the Bobcats) and took majority management in 2010. He bought his majority stake in 2023 for an estimated $3 billion however retained a minority share.
Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson is the proud co-owner of the MLB’s Dodgers. In 2023, the five-time NBA champion put up a whopping $240 million to help in buying the Washington Commanders.
Serena and Venus Williams
Since 2009, Serena Williams and her sister Venus, have held a minority stake within the Miami Dolphins. In 2020, Serena additionally dived into ladies’s soccer, becoming a member of an funding group for the brand new NWSL group, Angel Metropolis FC.
Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade acquired a share of possession within the Utah Jazz in 2021.
Warrick Dunn
Warrick Dunn, a 12-year veteran NFL operating again, owns a minority stake within the Atlanta Falcons since 2009.
