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Partnership Led by Jennifer Tepper Mackesy and Todd Boehly Enter Exclusive Negotiations to Finalize Acquisition of NWSL’s Washington Spirit

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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Mackesy will serve as the clubs Governor for all league matters should the deal close and receive approval from the NWSL Board of Governors.

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  • Mackesy will serve as the clubs Governor for all league matters should the deal close and receive approval from the NWSL Board of Governors.
  • As a former player, Mackesy brings perspective and a demonstrated history of working to advance athletes at all levels.
  • Squash, where she is the institutional advancement co-chair, and the William & Mary Foundation in Williamsburg, Virginia, where she chairs the Athletics sub-committee.
  • Eldridge invests in businesses across the Insurance, Asset Management, Technology, Mobility, Sports & Gaming, Media & Music, Real Estate and Consumer landscapes.

VOYAGER DIGITAL BECOMES THE OFFICIAL CRYPTOCURRENCY BROKERAGE PARTNER OF THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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"We believe strongly in the future of these players and this league, and we can't wait to get started."

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  • "We believe strongly in the future of these players and this league, and we can't wait to get started."
  • As part of the agreement, Voyager will also inaugurate an NWSL Voyager Player Ambassador roster, featuring one player from each team in the league.
  • The National Women's Soccer League is the premier women's professional soccer league in the world featuring national team players from around the globe.
  • The NWSL's Official Sponsors include Ally, Budweiser, CBS, Deloitte, Mastercard, Nationwide, Nike, Twitch, Verizon, and Voyager.

D.C. United Expand Ownership Group, Headlined by Multiplatinum Musician and Record Executive Yo Gotti

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- D.C. United today announced that the club expanded their ownership group with the introduction of four new owners, headlined by multiplatinum musician, record executive, and philanthropistMario "Yo Gotti" Mims.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- D.C. United today announced that the club expanded their ownership group with the introduction of four new owners, headlined by multiplatinum musician, record executive, and philanthropistMario "Yo Gotti" Mims.
  • Along the way, Gotti formed his own record label, CMG Records, where he has discovered and developed the next generation of superstars, like Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg and EST Gee.
  • Kal Ross along with Jordan Stuart spearheaded the partnership between Yo Gotti and D.C. United.
  • "I was introduced to the game by my son and watched how quickly it has grown in our country, so I'm honored to join the D.C. United ownership group," said Yo Gotti.

Kansas City NWSL Announces Plans For New Training Facility

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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KANSAS CITY, Miss., Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City NWSL unveiled plans today for the team's new $15-million training facility in Riverside, Mo.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Miss., Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City NWSL unveiled plans today for the team's new $15-million training facility in Riverside, Mo.
  • The training facility, privately-funded is part of the team's aspiration to set the standard for professional sports.
  • The training facility, exclusively privately-funded by team owners, will be located just off I-635 and Horizons Parkway and is part of the team's aspiration to set the standard for the future of professional sports.
  • Riverside sits on the very river that formed and shaped Kansas City with incredible views of downtown.

The St. James FC Virginia Announces Technical Staff for 2021-22 Soccer Year

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Monday, April 26, 2021
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Previously, he served as Associate General Manager and Assistant Coach for the Washington Spirit of the National Women\'s Soccer League.

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  • Previously, he served as Associate General Manager and Assistant Coach for the Washington Spirit of the National Women\'s Soccer League.
  • Torres has more than 25 years of coaching, player development and senior management experience, and will collaborate with club leadership and members of the technical staff to enhance the player education and development process.
  • Torres will also play an integral role in the club\'s business operations and commercial strategies, reporting directly to Technical Director Christian Cziommer.\n"The St. James FC Virginia has been one of the area\'s standard in elite player development," said Torres.
  • He has coached youth, college, and professional players and teams throughout his decorated career.\n"We are proud to align The St. James brand with the Washington region\'s most prestigious professional soccer team," says Douglas Homer, Director of Soccer at The St. James.

Washington Spirit Announces New Investor Group

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Washington Spirit today announced a new group of investors who are joining the Spirit Family to support the club's goals of winning championships, promoting the women's game in the US, and becoming the premier women's sports property in the world.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Washington Spirit today announced a new group of investors who are joining the Spirit Family to support the club's goals of winning championships, promoting the women's game in the US, and becoming the premier women's sports property in the world.
  • This new investor group brings to the club a remarkable range of resources, networks, and skillsets to help drive the club's growth.
  • "It is fitting that the Washington Spirit have an investor group commensurate with the dynamism and diversity of DC and its place as the most powerful city in the world," said Steve Baldwin, Spirit Managing Partner.
  • "Our investor group reflects DC's political roots, sports legacy, international reach, and thriving business and technology community.

Washington Spirit Women’s Soccer Team and the Qatari National Women’s Football Team ‘Kick Off’ Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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Members of the Washington Spirit Womens Soccer Team played a friendly match with members of the Qatar Womens National Soccer team on Tuesday, December 15th.

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  • Members of the Washington Spirit Womens Soccer Team played a friendly match with members of the Qatar Womens National Soccer team on Tuesday, December 15th.
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    Members of the Washington Spirit Womens Soccer Team played a friendly match with members of the Qatar Womens National Soccer team on Tuesday, December 15th.
  • Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, said: "Qatar Museums is proud to kick off the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture by welcoming the Washington Spirit Women's Soccer team to Qatar.
  • Launched in 2012, the Spirit play in the National Women's Soccer League, the premier women's soccer competition in North America.