'It's an incredible honor to join Angel City FC' - NWSL side adds NBA star Chris Paul and three prominent business leaders to ownership group

The four new investors bring complementary backgrounds that will strengthen Angel City's already formidable ownership group. 

"Chris, Solina, Ina, and Paul exemplify the values and vision that define ACFC,” controlling owner Willow Bay told Angel City FC. “Their outstanding leadership across business, sport, advocacy, and social impact makes them ideal partners as we continue building a world-class club that is forward-thinking, inclusive, and ambitious. We are proud to welcome them to the Angel City family at such a transformational moment for our team and the future of women’s soccer.”

Paul's involvement adds another high-profile athlete to Angel City's ownership group that includes Billie Jean King, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, Cobi Jones, and Abby Wambach. In a statement released by the club, the Los Angeles Clippers point guard expressed his enthusiasm for joining a pioneering organization in women's professional sports.

"It's an incredible honor to join Angel City FC as an investor and owner," Paul said. "Being able to join ACFC is not only an amazing opportunity, it's a chance to support women's sports and help drive positive change."

Chau, whose Horizons Ventures has backed some of the world's most innovative companies, shared her perspective on why Angel City's mission aligns perfectly with her vision for transformative investment opportunities that combine business success with social impact.

"I am delighted to join Angel City's ownership group and to be part of a movement reshaping what's possible in sports, equality, and community," Chau said. "Angel City's commitment to advancing women, building inclusive communities, and disrupting the status quo deeply resonates with my values. Together, I believe we can set new standards for what a purpose-driven sports team can accomplish - both in LA and around the world."

Coleman, whose professional work focuses on helping organizations implement effective diversity and inclusion strategies, explained how her investment in Angel City represents an extension of her career-long commitment to creating more equitable environments across various sectors.

"Joining Angel City FC as an investor in the club allows me to help amplify a movement toward genuine inclusion and representation, both in sport and society," Coleman explained. "I am inspired by the club's commitment to impact on and off the pitch, and look forward to supporting its mission and community."

Bernon, who brings expertise in both venture investment and media production as Managing Partner of PMB Ventures, emphasized Angel City's unique position at the intersection of sports, business innovation, and community impact – areas he has focused on throughout his multifaceted career.

"Angel City is rewriting the playbook for what a sports organization can and should be," Bernon commented. "I'm honored to join this ownership group and eager to contribute to the next phase of growth that blends competition, innovation, and lasting social change."

The addition of these high-profile investors comes as Angel City continues its remarkable trajectory as a commercial powerhouse in women's professional sports. The club generated an estimated $35 million in revenue in 2024 while achieving a reported record-high valuation of $280 million, establishing ACFC as one of the world's most valuable women's professional sports teams just three years after its founding.