Corridor of Famer Earvin “Magic” has joined the Washington Spirit’s investor crew, the NWSL staff introduced Thursday.
Johnson isn’t any stranger to making an investment in skilled sports activities groups.
The five-time NBA champion is a component proprietor of the NFL’s Washington Commanders, WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, MLS’ Los Angeles Soccer Membership and the esports franchise Group Liquid. He is also a member of Guggenheim Baseball Control, the managing entity of Main League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers.
“This can be a nice honor to welcome Earvin to the Washington Spirit as of late. From the basketball courtroom to the boardroom, Earvin is aware of how one can win, and we’re thrilled to rely on his experience as a part of our improbable investor crew,” Spirit proprietor Michele Kang mentioned.
“His dedication now not most effective displays the energy of our membership, avid gamers, fanatics and logo, but in addition sends an impressive message concerning the expansion and have an effect on of ladies’s sports activities globally. In combination, we look ahead to taking the Washington Spirit to new heights and provoking the following technology of younger girls and women international.”
Johnson, 65, shared his emotions about his preliminary assembly with Kang on “CBS Mornings” on Thursday.
“Michele and I met in Los Angeles and we clicked,” Johnson mentioned. “We took off. It used to be a perfect dialog. While you consider what took place with the Olympics and (how) the ladies’s football staff ruled at the box … the recognition of the sport is exploding right here in The usa.”
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