On Thursday, December 19, Reign FC announced that OL Groupe, the parent organization of French powerhouse Olympique Lyonnais, is purchasing a majority stake in the club. Team co-owners and founders Bill and Teresa Predmore will retain a minority share of 7.5%, with Bill serving as CEO of the new organization and overseeing day-to-day operations of the team and Teresa remaining Reign Academy President. NBA legend Tony Parker is also joining as a minority shareholder with a 3% stake.
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Reign FC joins Olympique Lyonnais family
A intercontinental juggernaut
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March 6, 2020
OL Reign rebrand officially unveiled
Red and gold are added to the blue, and a lion replaces the queen and crown.
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January 31, 2020
Trademark and badge design filed for OL Reign
The redesigned badge carries over the shield, but little else from the old badge.
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January 21, 2020
Evolution, not wholesale change, as Reign FC becomes part of OL Groupe family
A rebrand, new front office staff, and stadium ambitions.
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December 23, 2019
Biggest name in women’s soccer just bought Reign FC
Ride of the Valkyries joins the Sounder at Heart podcast to discuss some franchise-shifting news.
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December 20, 2019
Highlights from the OL/Reign FC press conference
Stadium plans, other potential purchase offers, and academy vision were discussed.
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December 19, 2019
Watch the Livestream: OL Groupe acquires Reign FC
Bill Predmore stays on as CEO of the newly purchased Reign.
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December 18, 2019
Reign FC and OL Groupe to make major announcement on Thursday
The sale of the team is expected to be revealed.
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November 25, 2019
What Olympique Lyonnais’ takeover could mean for Reign FC
Reign FC fans may have some questions, let’s try to answer some of them together
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November 25, 2019
Reign FC announce potential sale to Olympique Lyonnais
Big changes coming for women’s soccer in the Puget Sound.