NBA Star Chris Paul Makes Major Personal Decision on Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Rowan Fisher-Shotton | Last updated Sep 29, 2025 11:59 AM ET

Los Angeles’ Angel City FC, the lone NWSL club that topped Forbes' valuation list this year, remains the focal point for high-profile investors and growing valuations.

The club was valued at roughly $250 million when Bob Iger and Willow Bay became majority investors in 2024, a number that made Angel City the most valuable franchise in women’s sports at the time. However, that number climbed up to $280 million in June, according to Forbes.

Now, NBA star Chris Paul has chosen to invest in the world's most valuable women's soccer team.

Sportico reported on Monday that Paul and billionaire Solina Chau have bought Angel City FC, joined by consultant Ina Coleman and venture investor Paul Bernon.

NBA star Chris Paul and billionaire Solina Chau have bought into NWSL club Angel City FC, part of a quartet of new investors in the world’s most valuable women’s soccer team.

The club is worth $250 million, according to Sportico valuations, the only NWSL club to crack the $200… pic.twitter.com/eUmYcj60UJ
— Sportico (@Sportico) September 29, 2025

Other athlete investors have already joined NWSL ownership groups, making Paul the latest high-profile name.

The list includes Naomi Osaka (North Carolina Courage), Patrick and Brittany Mahomes (Kansas City Current), Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian’s earlier ties to Angel City, tennis star Ons Jabeur (North Carolina Courage) and recent additions like Mikaela Shiffrin to Denver’s expansion ownership group.

Paul has enjoyed a 20-year NBA career that includes 12 All-Star nods, 11 All-NBA selections and nine All-Defensive honors.

He also led the NBA in steals on six different occasions and in assists on five, ranking second all-time in both categories (12,499 career assists; 2,717 career steals).

Those milestones make him a useful ambassador and a credible sports-business partner.

This latest update also comes just months after Paul told Forbes about his ambition to own a professional sports franchise.

"I’ve been involved with the league for too long—every aspect of it," Paul said. "I want to own a team."

Paul is set to compete in his 21st NBA season this year after rejoining the Los Angeles Clippers on a one-year deal in July.

To this point, he has earned more than $400 million in the NBA, per Spotrac, and now he's putting that money to good use.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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