Serena Williams, Natalie Portman, and Other Celebs Plan To Launch Women’s Soccer Team In LA

Serena Williams at the 2018 US Open. Photo by Dave Shopland/BPI/REX/Shutterstock
Serena Williams at the 2018 US Open. Photo by Dave Shopland/BPI/REX/Shutterstock

Eva, Longoria, Natalie Portman, America Ferrera, Jennifer Garner, and a host of other female celebs are coming together to bring a new women’s soccer team to the city of Los Angeles. This group of celebs, known by the name Angel City, is comprised of sporting as well as non-sporting names

According to Angel City, there is an enormous demand for female soccer in the city of Los Angeles.

Once the team is established, they are expected to participate in the NWSL, the women’s equivalent of the MLS.

“Today we take an exciting step by announcing the first women majority-owned and led ownership group,” announced Portman. “I am thrilled by the opportunity to partner with this incredible group of people to bring a professional women’s soccer team to Los Angeles.”

“Together, we aim to build not only a winning team on the field, but also to develop a passionately loyal fan base. We also hope to make a substantive impact on our community, committing to extending access to sports for young people in Los Angeles through our relationship with the LA84 Foundation.”