Tems makes history as the first African-born woman to hold ownership in a Major League Soccer club.
She has joined the ownership group of San Diego FC through her company, The Leading Vibe.
San Diego FC is the newest MLS expansion team, is set to make its debut in the league’s 30th season.
According to MLS Soccer, Tems became the fifth high-profile name in San Diego’s ownership group, joining actor and producer Issa Rae, footballer Juan Mata, MLB All-Star Manny Machado, and retired Navy Seal Jocko Willink.
“We are honored to have her join our Club and bring her visionary perspective to San Diego FC. Her passion for empowering the next generation aligns perfectly with our mission, and her commitment to creating opportunities for young talent domestically and globally reflects the core values of Right to Dream. We also look forward to creating meaningful connections between the music world and San Diego FC, uniting communities through the shared power of culture and sport,” San Diego CEO Tom Penn said.
