NEW YORK: Twice World Cup and Olympic champion Carli Lloyd is rejoining her former National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) aspect Gotham FC as a minority owner, the American stated on Wednesday.
One of essentially the most prolific performers for the nationwide staff, the New Jersey native performed three seasons with the NWSL membership till her retirement in 2021.
“As my home club, Gotham FC has always been close to my heart,” Lloyd stated in a written assertion. “It’s an honor to begin this new chapter of my soccer career surrounded by people who are committed to making this the best club and league in the world.”
A staff spokesman stated that whereas the franchise wouldn’t disclose any figures associated to the deal, it was a big funding.
“When Carli retired last season, we always envisioned her remaining a part of Gotham FC and we are thrilled to make that vision a reality,” majority owner Tammy Murphy stated in a press release.
“Her unique perspective as a former player and world champion will be a tremendous asset.”
She is the most recent in a sequence of present and retired sports activities stars to put money into the top-flight U.S. ladies’s soccer league.
Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka bought a stake within the North Carolina Courage final yr, whereas 23-times main winner Serena Williams and Olympic and World Cup winner Mia Hamm kind half of the possession group for new franchise Angel City FC.
Source : channelnewsasia.com
