Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
On Monday, the Washington Spirit announced that Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and his wife Nastya Ovechkin are investing in the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League).
In a statement given by the Capitals captain, he sounded eager to help propel women’s soccer in the nation’s capital.
“Nastya and I are very excited to join the Washington Spirit investor group,” Ovechkin said in a statement. “I’m excited to help grow women’s soccer in Washington DC. Being a huge soccer fan that I am, I can’t wait to attend the DC Spirit games and practices and help promote these great players.