ESPN FC The Football Reporters: Michele Kang’s quest to transform the women’s game
May 7, 2025
Michele Kang, the majority owner of Washington Spirit, Lyon, and London City Lionesses, aims to revolutionize women's football through innovative strategies and multi-club ownership. She discusses her ambitious $55 million initiative to enhance U.S. soccer and youth development. Kang highlights the need for collaboration and infrastructure to empower women's leagues globally, while also speculating on investments in promising markets like Brazil and Japan. The complexities of player transfers, particularly concerning Trinity Rodman, add another layer to her transformative vision.
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Innovation Hub Empowers Women's Soccer
- Michele Kang's investment in the Kaniska Innovation Hub reflects a commitment to improving female athlete care and training.
- She believes housing the hub within U.S. Soccer accelerates research, develops standards, and expands network reach effectively.
Reimagining Multi-Club Ownership
- Kang is redefining the multi-club ownership model in women's football free from the men's transfer-based approach.
- Her goal is for each club under her ownership to be the best independently, not to move players between teams.
Scale and Accelerate Women’s Football
- Kang aims for scale and acceleration through multi-club ownership to professionalize women's football globally.
- She invests in infrastructure and training methodologies equally across continents to ensure universal access.