Caitlin Clark Takes Step Towards Becoming Professional Sports Team Owner

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Caitlin Clark is really interested in bringing a National Women's Soccer League team to Cincinnati.

In fact, she's so interested in it that she's part of the ownership group that's trying to bring a team to the city. 

Cincinnati is a finalist for an NWSL expansion team and is expected to hear if it got the team by the end of 2024. If Cincinnati gets it, it will become the 16th NWSL team and begin play in 2026. 

"The NWSL Cincinnati bid team is thrilled that Caitlin Clark has joined our ownership group in pursuit of bringing a women's professional soccer team to our city," the NWSL Cincinnati bid team told ESPN. "Her passion for the sport, commitment to elevating women's sports in and around the Greater Cincinnati region, and influence as an athlete and role model for women and girls around the world, make her a vital part of our compelling bid to become the 16th team in the NWSL."

In addition to being a minority owner, if Cincinnati is awarded the team, Clark is one of the top players in the WNBA and just won the WNBA's Rookie of the Year award. She helped guide the Fever to the playoffs and finished the season averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game. 

She's looking for more in 2025 since it will only be her second year in the league. She's a big reason why so many new fans have started watching the WNBA and has been an inspiration to so many people over the last couple of years.

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