Caitlin Clark investing in team ownership bid despite 5-figure WNBA salary and turning down bigger offer [Video]

Caitlin Clark is investing in a bid for a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) expansion team based in Cincinnati, the investment group for FC Cincinnati announced. 

“The NWSL Cincinnati bid team is thrilled that Caitlin Clark has joined our ownership group in pursuit of bringing women’s professional soccer to our city,” a team statement said. 

“Her passion for the sport, commitment to elevating women’s sports in and around the Greater Cincinnati region and influence as an athlete and a 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.”

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Cincinnati is one of three finalists for an expansion bid, joining Cleveland and Denver.

Clark’s contribution to the bid has not been revealed publicly.

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