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A ton of A-list ladies, including Natalie Portman, Serena Williams, Eva Longoria and more, are launching a women's soccer team in LA beginning 2022. They women, who're calling themselves Angel City, are working with the National Women's Soccer League to make it happen. Other investors include technology mogul Kara Nortman, gaming entrepreneur Julie Uhrman, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, Jessica Chastain, America Ferrera, Jennifer Garner, Uzo Aduba and Lilly Singh are also signed on, as are soccer legends Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, Shannon Boxx and more. "Today we take an exciting step by announcing the first women majority-owned and led ownership group," Portman said. "I am thrilled by the opportunity to partner with this incredible group of people to bring a professional women’s soccer team to Los Angeles." "Together, we aim to build not only a winning team on the field, but also to develop a passionately loyal fan base. We also hope to make a substantive impact on our community, committing to extending access to sports for young people in Los Angeles through our relationship with the LA84 Foundation." "Sports are such a joyful way to bring people together, and this has the power to make tangible change for female athletes both in our community and in the professional sphere.” This is some positive news in a seemingly endless string of negativity. Powerful women promoting pro female athletics is awesome. Thoughts, Exhale?