American businesswoman Michele Kang has reached an agreement to buy French club Lyon, which she has run for the past year, current owners Eagle Football Group (EFG) announced on Tuesday. EFG said the planned operation provides for the purchase of all shares held by their holding company Eagle Bidco — 87.78 percent of the capital […]
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American Kang preparing bid to buy Ligue 1 club Lyon
American businesswoman Michele Kang, already the Lyon men’s club president, minority shareholder and owner of the women’s side, is preparing for a potential full takeover of the Ligue 1 club, a statement from their current owner said on Tuesday. Lyon’s current owner, Eagle Football Group, was placed under administration in March, effectively removing former Lyon […]
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Alyssa Thompson sold to Chelsea
Angel City FC has transferred 20-year-old winger Alyssa Thompson to Chelsea, according to multiple reports. The transfer fee has been variously reported to be from $1.3 million plus add-ons (The Athletic) to $1.5 million plus add-ons that could push the fee to near $2 million (ESPN). The move came before the English women’s transfer window closed on […]
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Lyon staves off relegation after successful appeal
Seven-time French champions Lyon have kept their Ligue 1 place after winning an appeal against relegation. Last month, Lyon were relegated to the second-tier Ligue 2 by French soccer’s financial watchdog, who had placed the club under budgetary restrictions in November. American businesswoman Michele Kang then took over as club president from fellow American John […]
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OL Lyonnes, Michele Kang’s greatest challenge
Kang’s move to expand women’s soccer at Lyon comes as many French (men’s) pro clubs are seeking to unload or cut back their women’s divisions.