In Portland, Oregon, Jenny Nguyen made a bold move to open The Sports Bra, a sports bar dedicated to women’s sports. Nguyen is an avid fan of women’s sports and invested her life savings in creating this unique concept. It quickly gained traction and has become a huge success.
Recently, The Sports Bra received a major investment from Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and part owner of Angel City Football Club in the NWSL, through his 776 Foundation. This investment will allow the bar to franchise and expand, bringing its inclusive atmosphere to more locations.
Nguyen expressed her gratitude for the support and explained that the returns from the investment would be used to make future donations to women’s sports programs. The bar plans to open in cities across the country while continuing to promote its mission of empowering young girls through sports.
The decision to expand comes at a time when interest in women’s sports is on the rise, as evidenced by record ratings for the NCAA women’s basketball national championship game. The momentum behind women’s sports is driving the success of The Sports Bra, providing a welcoming space for fans to cheer for their favorite female athletes.
Nguyen’s vision for The Sports Bra is rooted in her desire to create a community that empowers young girls and inspires them to pursue their athletic dreams. She believes that every girl deserves an opportunity to participate in sports and achieve her full potential. With this investment, The Sports Bra is poised