Instruction Manual: Angel City football club: a revolution on and off the field when professional sports clubs generate social impact

Angel City Football Club (ACFC), founded in 2020, is a Los Angeles-based team competing in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Established by Natalie Portman, Kara Nortman and Julie Uhrman, ACFC is backed by a high-profile ownership group primarily composed of women from entertainment and sports. The club is distinguished by its commitment to social impact, particularly in advancing gender equality and fostering community engagement. Through its pioneering sponsorship model, which reinvests 10% of sponsorship revenue into local initiatives, ACFC has redefined corporate social responsibility in professional sports. This dedication has earned the club accolades, including the 2024 Nonprofit &...