Angel City Football Club is an American professional women's soccer team based in Los Angeles, competing in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Announced on July 21, 2020, the club began play in the 2022 season and plays its home games at BMO Stadium.
Angel City FC is LA's first women's professional soccer team since the Los Angeles Sol folded in 2010. The club has a majority female ownership group and many high-profile investors, including Natalie Portman, Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, and Serena Williams.
Club History
NWSL awards Los Angeles expansion franchise. Majority female ownership group led by Natalie Portman, Kara Nortman, Julie Uhrman, and Alexis Ohanian. Team name confirmed as Angel City FC.
Crest revealed featuring angel wings inspired by Southern California red-tailed hawk. Shirt number 22 retired for founding year. Primary kit 'Dawn' unveiled.
Inaugural NWSL season. First match at BMO Stadium. Hosted Tigres UANL in first international friendly. Copa Angelina debut.
First-ever playoff berth. HBO documentary "Angel City" released chronicling the club's first season.
Bob Iger and Willow Bay become majority shareholders with $50M investment. Angel City valued at $250M, most valuable women's sports team in the world.
Alexander Straus appointed head coach, bringing a distinguished track record from European football including three consecutive Frauen-Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich.
New 'Flare' kit unveiled. Ambitious goals to compete for the NWSL Championship as LA's premier women's soccer club continues its meteoric rise.
Angel City FC was founded with a majority female ownership group and has grown to include some of the most influential names in sports, entertainment, and business. In 2024, Bob Iger and Willow Bay became majority shareholders, while founding members continue to shape the club's mission.
Julie Uhrman
President & Co-Founder. Julie has been the driving force behind Angel City's mission to redefine women's sports ownership and community impact.
Bob Iger & Willow Bay
Majority Shareholders since 2024. Their $50M investment made Angel City the most valuable women's sports team globally at $250M.
Natalie Portman
Co-Founder. Academy Award-winning actress and original visionary behind bringing women's professional soccer back to Los Angeles.
Kara Nortman
Co-Founder. Partner at Upfront Ventures and champion of women in technology and sports.
Alexis Ohanian
Co-Founder, Board of Governors. Reddit co-founder and prominent advocate for women's sports investment.
Founding Members
Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, Serena Williams, and other trailblazers who lent their names and support to launch the club.
BMO Stadium is a 22,000-seat soccer-specific stadium in Exposition Park, Los Angeles. Opened in 2018, it's home to both Angel City FC and LAFC. The venue features steep seating for an intimate view, 125,000 sq ft of plazas, and a design that captures the downtown LA skyline.
Fan fests are open to the public. No ticket or wristband needed. Free entry for everyone. Join the pre-match party starting 4 hours before kickoff!
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