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Grant Hill and Wife Tamia Join Ownership Groups of Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride Soccer Clubs

Grant Hill, a former NBA player and current co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, and his wife Tamia, a Grammy-nominated R&B artist, have become limited partners in the Orlando City SC (MLS) and Orlando Pride (NWSL) clubs, becoming the latest high-profile figures to invest in soccer.

Overview

  • Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill and his wife Tamia, a Grammy-nominated R&B artist, have joined the ownership groups of Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride soccer clubs. The announcement was made by majority owner Mark Wilf.
  • Grant Hill, who played six seasons for the Orlando Magic during his 19-year NBA career, is also a co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks. Tamia Hill has been nominated for six Grammy Awards during her R&B career.
  • The Hills were longtime season ticket members for both teams and now hold limited stakes in the clubs. The financial details of the deals were not disclosed.
  • Committed to the Central Florida community, the Hills are looking forward to supporting the teams and elevating women in sports. They live in Orlando with their two daughters, Myla and Lael, who are also actively involved in sports.
  • With this investment, the Hills have joined the growing list of celebrity and former athlete minority investors in MLS and NWSL circles. This includes names like James Harden, Kevin Durant, Sue Bird, Eli Manning, and others.