Congratulations to our 2025 #WSFAnnualSalute Billie Jean King Leadership Award honoree, Michele Kang! Michele Kang is revolutionizing women’s sports on a global stage. As founder of Kynisca, the first multi-team global powerhouse in women’s soccer, she is bolstering the game’s commercial and cultural potential. After making history as the first women of color to own a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team, the Washington Spirit, she expanded the ol.lyonnes and London City Lionesses, forging a bold new model for the sport. Through Kynisca, Kang has also championed others in the women’s sports ecosystem including USA Women’s Rugby, U.S. Soccer, and IDA Sports. Combining sharp entrepreneurial instincts with strategic investment, Kang is driving impact and breaking barriers to help build a sustainable future for women’s sports. #PlayToLead