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The gift announced Tuesday by U.S. Soccer, a
non-profit organization, represents the largest single
investment specifically for women's and girl's programs in the
federation's history.
Kang is also owner of the Olympique Lyonnais women team's in
France and England's London City Lionesses.
Kang leads Kynisca Sports International, a women-led, multi-team
global sports organization. She also founded Cognosante, a
medical technology company, and Cognosante Ventures, a venture
capital firm.
The gift to U.S. Soccer will go to programs that identify
talent, expand competitive opportunities for girls and provide
professional development for players, coaches and referees. It
will allow the federation to double the number of national team
camps it runs.
"Women’s sports have been undervalued and overlooked for far too
long,” Kang said in a statement. “I am committed to raising the
standard of excellence in women’s soccer — both on and off the
pitch — by delivering the resources female athletes need to
reach their full potential and surround them with the
professional support they deserve. I hope this investment serves
as ‘seed capital’ and spurs other donors to follow suit.”
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