WNBA rookie star Angel Reese has been confirmed as a co-owner of the brand-new DC Power FC team.
DC Power will begin play in August in the eight-team USL Super League, which has been granted Division One sanctioning by U.S. Soccer — placing it on the same level as the NWSL.
Reese, a Maryland native, starred at LSU in college before being selected by the Chicago Sky in the first round of this year’s WNBA Draft.
“I want to help grow women’s sports and elevate female athletes across the board,” Reese said in a club statement. “We’re taking over, and I’m honored to be able to support Power FC and invest in women’s soccer in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) community.”
On Monday, DC Power announced its club branding, crest and colors, as well as the appointments of Jordan Stuart as club president and Frédéric Brillant as its first head coach.
Inspired by unity, strength, and determination.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/ZFa6OoYBoj— DC Power Football Club (@DCPowerFC) May 20, 2024
The club will play at Audi Field, also the home to the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, D.C. United of MLS and the DC Defenders, an American football team that plays in the United Football League.
“Angel’s decision to be a founding investor alongside us in Power FC is groundbreaking,” said D.C. United CEO Jason Levien.
“As a Maryland native, Angel is so passionate about being a catalyst for positive change in women’s sports in the DMV as well as globally while inspiring the next generation of female athletes. We’re looking forward to her partnership in the boardroom as an equity partner.”
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