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Willow Bay, Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, agreed to acquire a majority stake in Angel City Football Club, a women's sports team. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Willow and Bob bring unparalleled operational experience, expertise, and passion to ACFC and to the NWSL. They're lifelong sports fans who have been supporters of ACFC since the team's founding. They are deeply committed to the Los Angeles community, having been residents, leaders, and philanthropists in the city for almost three decades and have a long track record of dedicating their time and resources to support local Los Angeles organizations. We know they are the right partners to lead us into this new era – they are committed to further strengthening ACFC's position as a preeminent organization and brand in women's sports and to championing the team's broader mission, including the advancement of equity for athletes and women-founded businesses. With their leadership, we will continue to harness the industry's momentum and build on ACFC's strong foundation of fan and community support," ACFC Board of Directors.
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