Angel City's off-field machine keeps adding pieces, sure — but the real question is still whether the pitch catches up. Welcome to Angel City Daily. Today we're looking at the business side of the club, and what all that community work actually adds up to. Julie Uhrman makes the LA500 list and there's a new community clinic on the calendar, so let's separate the real traction from the branding. I love the ambition — I just want the table to match the letterhead. Let's get into it. Los Angeles Business Journal writes:
During her tenure, Angel City established the highest revenue in the NWSL and generated over $3.9 million for community impact through its unique 10% sponsorship model. In early 2026, Uhrman transitioned from her role as chief executive to principal advisor to the club’s ownership, while continuing to serve on the ACFC board to shape the franchise’s long-term vision.
Julie Uhrman's in the LA Business Journal spotlight this week: co-founder, former CEO, now principal advisor to ownership. And the club is pointing to her record — two-fifty million valuation, highest NWSL revenue, the nine-acre training complex. That's a real infrastructure legacy. The business scorecard is genuinely impressive, but "principal advisor" feels like a soft landing, not a victory lap. She stepped back from the CEO seat in early 2026, and I want to know who's handling the day-to-day now, because that matters for what happens on the field this season. Fair. The valuation and the community revenue model get the headlines, but the performance center and the roster budget it unlocks — that's where the founder era either pays off or it doesn't. Here's Angel City Football Club at Angel City Football Club:
Come ready to play, learn, and connect with your community—register today and be part of the Angel City FC experience! Join Angel City FC, LA City Recreation and Parks, and coaches from our ACFC Coach Network for a fun and inclusive soccer experience! Our community clinics are open to players of all skill levels and are designed to inspire confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game.
Quick community note: Angel City is running a free soccer clinic Saturday the 16th at Terasaki Budokan in Little Tokyo, nine-thirty to ten-thirty in the morning. It's co-ed, ages six to twelve, and all skill levels are welcome. Terasaki Budokan is a great spot for this. That's right in the heart of downtown LA, and partnering with City Rec and Parks means they're actually reaching kids who aren't already in club soccer pipelines. That's the work. If you've got a kid in that six-to-twelve window, the link is in the show notes. Register ahead, bring cleats or sneakers, shin guards, and a water bottle. One hour, probably a lot of fun. Got thoughts on today's show, a story idea, or a correction we should see? Send us a note anytime at angelcitydailyfancast at lantern podcasts dot com. We really do read what you send.
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