News about Julie Foudy

Serena Williams, Natalie Portman, Eva Longoria, Abby Wambach, and America Ferrera are among the five celebrities whose bank has hired Angel City to begin with the sales process five months after a $180 million appraisal

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 15, 2024
Sportico reported on Friday that Moelis & Company had been hired by the club to begin the selling process. According to reports, the decision was made as a result of a conflict between board members over team governance. Alexis Ohanian is the club's largest shareholder. The amount of equity available for sale is uncertain. In addition, the team's three co-founding investors, Kara Nortman, Natalie Portman, and Julie Urham, as well as scores of celebrity investors, who have contributed to the team's confusion. Serena Williams, a tennis legend, and Becky Gibney, Rebecca Aguilera, Jennifer Garner, America Ferrera, and Eva Longoria; actress Jessica Chastain; and former NHL player Candace Parker; former NBA player Kenny; and actress Julie Foudy.

As officials refuse to call off the Gold Cup semi-finals, both USA and Canada women are expected to play in appalling weather... with torrential rain soaking San Diego's stadium with massive puddles

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 7, 2024
Despite heavy puddles on the pitch, stifling weather marred the USA's Gold Cup semi-final victory over Canada on Wednesday, when officials refused to call off the game. The women's national football team in the United States race dragged their rivals 3-1 on penalties to book a spot in the final against Brazil on Sunday, as the rain-soaked affair came to a halt. Drought drenched San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium prior to the match, coating the field with puddles and standing water.

The 'Under Pressure' doc on the USWNT was supposed to tell the tale of a World Cup three-peat contest but instead it depicts the demise of a herd, raising more questions than answers regarding the US's future

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 12, 2023
'Under Pressure' was supposed to be the tale of three-peat champions, but Netflix had the opportunity to tell a different - and perhaps larger - story: the demise of a giant. The behind-the-scenes coverage of the USWNT's 2023 World Cup was sold as an inside peek into the team's search for a third victory on the bounce. However, when the United States crashed out of the tournament in a dramatic penalty shootout against Sweden, the streaming giant's access was cut unexpectedly short. But, Netflix still had to turn up. Rather, the four-part docuseries had the opportunity to capture what fans actually wanted to hear - the demise of the USWNT's triumph - while still putting into perspective just what the USA's place is in the field of women's soccer today.

MILLIONS of Americans soccer are being awarded to Oscar winners, NBA Hall-of-Famers, and Super Bowl champions

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 20, 2023
The trend of Americans investing in soccer abroad has become more popular these days, particularly in terms of their effect on the Premier League. The eight EPL franchises, which include superstars like Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United, are either entirely or partially owned by American investors. In comparison to those with large pockets, small stakes are being bought by Americans with an eye on growing the league and the game at home. LeBron James has been an investor in Fenway Sports Group and has a majority interest in Liverpool. J.J. Watt and his family recently announced the purchase of a minority stake in Burnley.