New investment group Mercury 13 pledges $100 million to women's football clubs
- Mercury 13 is a new multi-club ownership group planning major investments in women's clubs.
- The group includes former football executives and plans to initially invest in Lewes FC.
- Lewes FC is known for paying its men's and women's teams equally.
- Mercury 13 aims to eventually invest in clubs in Spain, Italy, Argentina, and Uruguay.
- The $100 million investment represents a major boost for women's football.