Backed by host of celebrity investors from across the worlds of sports and entertainment, co-founders Natalie Portman, Kara Nortman, and Julie Uhrman begin the process of building Angel City Football Club from the ground up ahead of its first season in the NWSL, with an eye toward changing the way professional women’s soccer in the United States is perceived and valued.

As players and staff deal with the pressure of living up to the club’s ambitious goals, Angel City kicks off their inaugural NWSL campaign at home in front of a vibrant, star-studded crowd. Riding high over their early season results, the club soon finds itself facing adversity both on and off the field.

Tensions mount as Angel City’s depth is challenged, all while the team fights for a playoff spot during the final weeks of their inaugural campaign. Meanwhile, the club’s co-founders turn their attention to the future, confident that their vision will usher in a new era for professional women’s soccer.