President of Soccer Team Angel City FC Talks About the Good Behind the Organization

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Episode three of Adweek’s newest series, The Most Powerful Women in Sports, features Julie Uhrman, co-founder and president of Angel City FC, an Los Angeles-based National Women’s Soccer League franchise rolling out next spring. 

Uhrman spoke with Adweek’s chief content officer Lisa Granatstein about the deeper meaning and mission behind Angel City FC.

Think FC Barcelona with equality as its core mission

With star power ownership that includes Natalie Portman, Eva Longoria, Serena Williams, Billie Jean King, Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach—just to name a few—Angel City FC is in it to win it as a global brand.

“It’s about building this brand, building this culture, building our community,” said Uhrman.

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