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LONDON — U.S.-based businesswoman Michele Kang has acquired the London City Lionesses in English soccer's second division. In May, Kang entered into a partnership with the owner of French club Lyon to form an international multi-team women's soccer organization. She also is the majority owner of the Washington Spirit from the National Women's Soccer League. Financial terms of the London deal were not disclosed. A statement says she is aiming to build the "preeminent female sports organization in the world." The Lionesses were established in 2019 by founder Diane Culligan.
