Michele Kang is an idol' - Lyon players share what it's like to have the football tycoon on board

"Lyon are a powerhouse in women's football undergoing a new era, and football tycoon Michele Kang is at the heart of it. Kang took majority ownership of the eight-time UEFA Women's Champions League winners in 2023 and has big ambitions for the club, on and off the pitch. As their pursuit of a ninth UWCL title continues, Lyon players Jule Brand and Ashley Lawrence were full of praise for Kang and her ambitions at the most successful women's team in Europe."

"It's incredible what she's doing for the club and for women's football. It's very inspirational and it also pushes us all as players more together. To see what she's doing, we want to help and stick together as a team. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. She's just like an idol. It's amazing what she's doing and we want to help and to support because she's supporting us a lot and we want to give back also."

"Kang is driving a multi-club model centred entirely on women's sport under her Kynisca Sports International group, having first become interested in women's football after meeting the World Cup-winning US women's team in 2019. The first club she became involved with was Washington Spirit, who play in the NWSL. Lyon was next, followed by London City Lionesses, who earned a promotion into the WSL after Kang's investment."

Olympique Lyonnais Feminin remains a dominant club in women's football undergoing a new era under Michele Kang. Kang acquired majority ownership in 2023 and has set ambitious targets for success on and off the pitch, including pursuing a ninth UEFA Women's Champions League title. Players such as Jule Brand and Ashley Lawrence have praised Kang's involvement and described her influence as inspirational, motivating squad unity and support for her initiatives. Kang leads Kynisca Sports International and is implementing a women-only multi-club model. Her prior investments include Washington Spirit, followed by Lyon and London City Lionesses, the latter earning promotion to the WSL after Kang's backing.

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