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Reddit’s co-founder and Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian is well known for his constant support and encouragement of women’s sports. The American internet entrepreneur believes that women athletes should get equal respect and recognition from fans. He is also a leading investor in a well-known soccer team, Angel City FC.

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Ohanian has always stood up for his soccer team, even when they are going through some heavy defeats during their league matches. Recently, he stated that his soccer team is still in the playoff race despite their defeat in the National Women’s Soccer League.

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Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian talked about his soccer club during the fan fest

The American entrepreneur was recently spotted during Angel City FC fan fest. He was greeting the fans during the fest and he also shared a video clip on his Twitter account. Meanwhile, he further talked about his soccer club performance in the NWSL.

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Ohanian stated, “FAN FEST YESTERDAY WAS FANTASTIC. We really do have the best fans. This is a really special community, still in its infancy, and of all the communities I’ve been fortunate enough to help build — this one feels very special. LFG @weareangelcity– we’re still in the playoff hunt!”

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The leading investor of Angel City FC, Ohanian, expressed his gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support for the team. He called them the “best fans” for backing up the team even when they were facing defeats.

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Meanwhile, Ohanian also stated that the team, Angel City FC is still in the playoff hunt despite their defeat in their recent match. Racing Louisville FC defeated Angel City FC, 3-1, in their match in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Serena also invested in Angel City FC

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The 23 grand slam title winner, Serena Williams recently played her final tournament at the US Open. She has previously hinted about her retirement plans from tennis. Williams is hailed as one of the greatest athletes to grace the tennis court. Apart from being a tennis athlete, Williams also supports other women’s sports like soccer.

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The American tennis legend, Serena has invested in the popular soccer club, Angel City FC, along with her husband Alexis Ohanian. Not only Serena but their daughter, Olympia also has ownership of the soccer team, making it a true family business. Many popular figures like Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Garner, Uzo Aduba Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, and Julie Foudy, have also invested in the soccer club.

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Anurag Gusain is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, who blends his innate talent for journalism with a solid foundation in English, earned during his undergraduate years. With more than two years of content creation under his belt, Anurag seamlessly translates his passion for tennis into captivating articles. At ES, he is the go-to voice for all things Serena Williams, skillfully covering both her on-court legacy and off-court endeavors. Beyond the tennis court, Anurag finds solace in gaming, where his strategic mind flourishes.

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