Alexis Ohanian's Support for Women's Sports: USWNT Goal & Basketball Bet

Alexis Ohanian's Reaction to USWNT Goal

• 💬 Alexis Ohanian reacted to American soccer star Katarina Macario's 34-second goal during a friendly match against Brazil.
• ⚽ Macario's goal was the seventh fastest in women's soccer history, though the USWNT ultimately lost the game 2-1 due to a late comeback by Brazil.

Angel City FC and Women's Soccer Investment

• 🚀 Ohanian co-founded Angel City FC in 2020 alongside Natalie Portman and others, aiming to address disparities in women's sports.
• 💡 His investment was inspired by his wife, Serena Williams', stance on equal pay in sports.
• 📈 Under Ohanian's leadership, Angel City FC achieved a $250 million valuation in 2024, making it the world's most valuable women's sports team.

Betting on Women's Basketball Growth

• 📊 Ohanian showcased his belief in the rising popularity of women's basketball by placing a bet on its viewership surpassing men's basketball in the ongoing season.
• ✅ He also placed a $200 bet that this year's women's basketball viewership would be higher than the previous season.
• 🤝 Ohanian engaged in a $7,760 bet with an X user who opposed his views, promising to donate the amount to a nonprofit.

Rising Popularity of Women's Basketball

• 🏆 The 2024 NCAA Women's Championship game attracted 18.9 million viewers, exceeding the men's final by over 4 million.
• 📈 The WNBA's 2024 season saw a 170% increase in average viewership, reaching 1.19 million per game.
• 📉 In contrast, the NBA experienced a 28% decline in viewership on ESPN, highlighting a broader trend in sports viewership.