Who are the Angel City fans, and how did they get involved?
Both athletes tie to Angel City through ownership, not through a stated fandom. Candace Parker, a retired WNBA player who played for the Los Angeles Sparks among other teams, has been a part-owner since 2020. Sports Illustrated reported on October 21, 2020 that she was among those who "have joined an already star-studded cast in the boardroom, adding even more clout and money behind the project." The same report names Billie Jean King, Ilana Kloss, Lindsey Vonn, PK Subban, Cobi Jones and James Corden in that group.
Chris Paul, a retired NBA point guard, joined the ownership group in 2025. The club announced it on its own site on September 29, 2025, describing him as a Los Angeles Clippers point guard and 12-time NBA All-Star, and listing Solina Chau, Ina Coleman and Paul Bernon as joining alongside him.
Does either player have a Los Angeles connection?
Paul spent two separate stretches with the Clippers, and Parker played for the Sparks, so both have spent playing time with Los Angeles teams. Neither grew up in the city. Paul was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and attended West Forsyth in Clemmons. Parker was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and went to Naperville Central in Naperville, Illinois.
Questions people ask
Which athletes are Angel City fans?
Chris Paul and Candace Parker are both part-owners of Angel City FC, Parker since 2020 and Paul since 2025.
Which athletes grew up Angel City fans?
Neither Chris Paul nor Candace Parker is described as growing up an Angel City fan. Paul was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Parker in St. Louis, Missouri. Both are tied to the club as part-owners, Paul since 2025 and Parker since 2020.
Which athlete is the most famous Angel City fan?
The club's announcement billed Chris Paul as an NBA superstar and 12-time NBA All-Star, and he joined the ownership group in 2025.