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Disney CEO Bob Iger Nears Purchase Of Women's Soccer Club, Could Set Record For Priciest Women's Sports Team

Benzinga ·  16:30

TheWalt Disney Company(NYSE:DIS) CEOBob Igerrejoined the company in the CEO role in November 2022.

In addition to leading Disney, Iger may soon add sports team owner to his list of titles.

What Happened: Disney is no stranger to sports with its ESPN brand and previous ownership of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks (NHL) and Anaheim Angels (MLB). The company's CEO is nearing a deal to acquire a stake in women's soccer team Angel City, which competes in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Angel City would be valued at $300 million in the deal, according...

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