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Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian is a popular face in the sports world. The Reddit co-founder is a well-known businessman who has made some big investments in this industry. He has invested in Angel City FC, one of the current best women’s soccer teams.

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Ohanian has always been vocal about the importance of women in any sport and  supported by investing in them. Recently, in an interview, he talked about his wife Serena and her five-year-old daughter, and his connection with tennis and he even talked about his investment in soccer.

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Alexis Ohanian opens up about the idea of investing in a soccer team 

Ohanian is known as the leading investor to start the Los Angeles soccer team. Addressing the investment, the interviewer asked him a question about the idea of investing in a soccer team. He recalled back in 2019 how this whole process started when we went to watch a women’s match in Paris played by two brilliant teams. The US women’s team played against the French national team in the women’s world cup quarter-final.

He recollected the time when he asked his close friend about the sport and how it changed everything. He said, “It was a quarterfinal, and I saw a packed arena packed with people losing their minds. I saw stars like Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and I asked them, I was like why don’t these women play in America? He said they do it’s called the NWSL. I had no idea wow, but what I saw on that pitch…I realized this was the most obvious best sports investment.”

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Alexis is seen promoting his soccer team over his social media, giving his contribution as a part of the team. The Reddit co-founder has a clear vision of how great women’s sports will grow in the future.

Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia is the youngest owner 

Not only Ohanian or Serena, but their five-year-old daughter is also one of the investors of the Los Angeles-based soccer team. This makes her one of the youngest investors in the world.

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However, in the same conversation, Alexis talked about what made him take this decision. He recalled how a normal conversation between him and the former world number one turned out to give their daughter the investment opportunity to rise and shine. And how they turned this great investment into a family affair.

Notably, after Serena’s retirement, she is busy spending time with her family and close friends. And is focusing on her business ventures like her clothing line S by Serena.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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