Celebrities Who Love Women’s Soccer
With women’s soccer gaining popularity, celebrities are turning into fans themselves and we love to see it. Here are the celebrities who have made it known they’re big women’s soccer fans:
Beyonce
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In 2015, Beyonce posted a picture of herself wearing a custom USWNT jersey during the World Cup final. Her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, also wore a matching custom jersey.
Fergie
let’s go team #USA !! ⚽️⚽️🇺🇸🇺🇸 #FRAUSA @USWNT pic.twitter.com/2bVCki91Dz
— Fergie (@Fergie) June 28, 2019
Fergie also posted a photo of herself celebrating the USWNT’s 2015 win on Instagram. She clearly remained a fan throughout the years, as she tweeted her support of the team in 2019, as well.
Taylor Swift
Thank you for everything, @taylorswift13 — you’re a TRUE icon. #TeenChoice pic.twitter.com/2PZ8unzzjl
— Teen Choice Awards (@TeenChoiceFOX) August 12, 2019
The week after the 2015 World Cup final, Taylor Swift invited the USWNT to join her on stage. In 2019, after receiving a Teen Choice Award from Alex Morgan, Swift urged the audience in her acceptance speech to support the USWNT’s fight for equal pay.
Oprah
Did y’all see that soccer game today? So proud of the USA Women’s National Soccer team! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 @USWNT pic.twitter.com/h94JKAdtgU
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) June 29, 2019
After their game against France in 2019, Oprah posted a video of herself kicking a soccer ball and cheering on Team USA in a custom jersey with her name on the back on Twitter.
That’s just Instagram and Twitter. Some celebrities love women’s soccer so much, they put their money where their mouth is and decide to invest in it.
Washington Spirit
Getting word Washington Spirit lining up several new investors, including Chelsea Clinton, Jenna Bush Hager, Dominique Dawes and Briana Scurry. In the works for a while. Many others from dc circles preparing to commit. #nwsl
— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) February 16, 2021
In February 2021, Chelsea Clinton and Jenna Bush invested in the Washington Spirit. The former first daughters were joined by former U.S. World Cup goalkeeper Brianna Scurry and former Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes.
Chicago Red Stars
Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield announced yesterday that she and her husband Michael are joining a new ownership group for the Chicago Red Stars ⭐️#WomenSupportingWomen #WomensHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/5dmyt8zcua
— On Her Turf (@OnHerTurf) March 2, 2021
In March, Olympic gold medal hockey player and Kendall Coyne Schofield, her husband, NFL offensive guard Michael Schofield, and former NFL defensive end Israel Idonije along with 11 local celebrities invested in the Chicago Red Stars.
Angel City FC
The @NWSL is coming to Los Angeles — with an ownership group full of big names.
Natalie Portman. @serenawilliams. @alexisohanian. Jennifer Garner. @EvaLongoria. Fourteen former USWNT players. And more.
Portman joined @itsmeglinehan for a Q&A ⤵️
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) July 21, 2020
Actress Natalie Portman, along with other A-list investors, founded a new NWSL team in L.A. called Angel City FC that will join the league in 2022. Other celebrity investors include actresses Uzo Abudo, Jessica Chastain, America Ferrera, Jennifer Garner, and Eva Longoria, and former U.S. Women’s National Team players Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, and Abby Wambach.
You don’t have to be into pop culture or a fan to appreciate what celebrity attention on social media and their financial support do not just for the USWNT or the teams they invest in, but for women’s soccer at every level.
Featured Image via @NataliePortman on Instagram
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