What is Magic Johnson's connection to the Washington Spirit?
Magic Johnson is a retired NBA player, and his tie to the NWSL club is ownership. The Washington Spirit announced on September 5, 2024, in a release on the club's site, that "Earvin “Magic” Johnson has joined the club’s investor group." He has been a part-owner since 2024. That is a public record of his stake in the team, not a statement from him about rooting for it.
Does it line up with where he is from?
Not geographically. Johnson was born in Lansing, Michigan, on August 14, 1959, and went to Everett High School there. His playing career, as listed, ran through the Los Angeles Lakers, Magic M7 Borås and the Magic Great Danes, none of them tied to Washington.
Questions people ask
Which athletes are Washington Spirit fans?
Magic Johnson is the athlete listed, and his link is part-ownership of the club since 2024 rather than a stated fandom.
Which athletes grew up Washington Spirit fans?
No childhood tie to the club is stated. Magic Johnson was born in Lansing, Michigan, and his link to the Spirit comes from 2024, when the club announced on September 5 that he had joined its investor group.
How did Magic Johnson become connected to the Washington Spirit?
The club announced on September 5, 2024, that he had joined its investor group.