(KRON) – WNBA champion and Bay Space native Sabrina Ionescu was introduced as an investor and industrial advisor for the Bay Soccer Membership.
Ionescu, who can be a three-time All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, introduced her involvement with Bay FC on Instagram. Ionescu captioned the submit by saying, “love for the Bay.”
The Walnut Creek native mentioned, “As someone with deep ties to the Bay Area, this opportunity holds even more significance, and I am truly honored to be a part of such a special endeavor to continue to grow women’s sports.”
FILE – New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) reacts with ahead Breanna Stewart (30) on the finish of the primary half of Recreation 4 of a WNBA basketball remaining playoff collection towards the Minnesota Lynx, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photograph/Abbie Parr, File)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 17: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty reacts throughout a 3-point problem towards Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors through the State Farm All-Star Saturday Evening at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: Consumer expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, Consumer is consenting to the phrases and circumstances of the Getty Photos License Settlement. (Photograph by Stacy Revere/Getty Photos)
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Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart referred to as Ionescu “the ultimate innovator.” She was additionally the primary girls’s basketball participant to have a unisex signature assortment with Nike.
“Her roots in the Bay Area and commitment to being a catalyst for positive change in women’s sports represents who we are at Bay FC,” mentioned Stewart. “We look forward to partnering with her to continue reaching our goal of being a top global sports franchise.”
On Saturday, March 15, Bay FC will play its first sport of the season towards the Utah Royals in Sandy, Utah. The subsequent Saturday, Bay FC will host Racing Louisville FC in its dwelling opener at PayPal Park in San Jose.
Ionescu attended Miramonte Excessive College in Orinda. Ionescu is a guard for the reigning WNBA champions New York Liberty.
