New York Liberty Star Sabrina Ionescu is becoming an investor for the NWSL club Bay FC, the club announced Monday.

Ionescu has experience with brand collaborations, becoming the first women’s basketball player to release a unisex signature collection with Nike. She now hopes to expand that relationship to provide cleats for Bay FC and other NWSL teams, similar to deals she helped facilitate for NFL and MLB athletes.

The WNBA has enjoyed unprecedented success over the past few years, with Ionescu being one of the league's marquee attractions. The WNBA will welcome the Golden State Valkyries in the upcoming season, which should only contribute to the league's steady rise.

Miramonte High alum and New York Liberty superstar Sabrina Ionescu is joining Bay FC’s C-suite as its newest owner and a commercial advisor to the second-year NWSL club

Bay FC announced Monday that WNBA player and Bay Area native Sabrina Ionescu has joined the club as an investor and commercial advisor. She will assist in developing branding partnerships and supporting athletes in securing endorsement deals,

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu is investing in Bay Area NWSL club Bay FC, the group announced Monday. She will also serve as an "official commercial adviser" who "will partner with the organization on commercial strategy and support Bay FC athletes as they work to build their portfolio of brand endorsements,

WNBA champion and Bay Area native Sabrina Ionescu was announced as an investor and commercial advisor for the Bay Football Club. Ionescu, who is also a three-time All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, announced her involvement with Bay FC on Instagram.

Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, Danielle Slaton, and Aly Wagner—some of the most revered names in the beautiful game—continue to play a significant role in its growth. Post-retirement, they have all contributed to women’s soccer by joining the investor group of Bay FC.