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Kylie Kelce Eyes Ownership Stake and Proposes ‘The Broads’ for Philadelphia’s New WNBA Franchise

Her reconnection with Dawn Staley drives branding proposals during the league’s final steps on Philadelphia’s 2030 franchise

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Overview

  • Kylie Kelce has offered to join the ownership group of the Philadelphia WNBA franchise as an additional female investor.
  • She is reconnecting with Dawn Staley to confirm the South Carolina coach’s stake and influence in the team’s leadership.
  • Kelce’s team-naming proposal “The Broads” invokes Broad Street’s heritage and pays homage to the Flyers’ 1970s Broad Street Bullies.
  • The WNBA will expand from 12 to 18 teams by 2030 with Cleveland joining in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030.
  • Reports of NFL stars Patrick and Brittany Mahomes exploring a Kansas City franchise reflect growing celebrity investment in women’s professional basketball.