Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams’ husband, is widely recognized as a strong advocate for women in sports. The American entrepreneur who made his fortune online has invested in women’s soccer by owning Angel City FC. He has spoken publicly about how Serena and Olympia motivated him to root for women’s sports. Furthermore, he thinks women’s sports deserve the same level of attention and appreciation as men’s. Recently, Alexis Ohanian ridiculed America’s men’s soccer team over the women’s team’s excellence.
Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, taunts America’s men’s soccer team.
Recently, Alexis Ohanian was part of the annual Salute to Women in Sports event. He was honored with the Champion for Equality Award at this year’s New York City. The American, during his winning speech, ridiculed America’s men’s soccer team over the women’s team’s excellence.
What did Ohanian say?
“So here was the sport women’s soccer. We’re thankfully thanks to the amazing work of so many. The women’s soccer is the greatest on the planet. It’s the greatest in the world.” He said.
Ohanian had more to add.
He further stated, “It has been for decades, and when the average American thinks of American soccer greatness, they’re probably thinking of Chastain kicking that penalty kick, tearing off her shirt, and celebrating. They’re not thinking of a man doing it because, frankly, we have not been great.“
Alexis Ohanian’s soccer club’s recent historic success.
Ohanian's soccer team recently broke the NWSL attendance record of 30,000 with a sellout crowd of 32,000 when they played against San Diego FC. Alexis has been an outspoken advocate for women’s sports ever since he married Serena Williams and started Angel City FC.