Will Chang
| Will Chang | |
|---|---|
| D.C. United – General Partner USA Rugby – Board of Directors San Francisco Giants – Investor | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Japan |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | San Mateo, CA |
| Alma mater | Harvard |
William H.C. Chang (张慧中) has ownership interests in multiple sports teams. Chang owns 40% and is the General Partner of Major League Soccer's D.C. United. [1] Chang is also an investor in the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. Chang is on the USA Rugby Board of Directors, and is chair of the USA Rugby committee bidding to host the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens.[2]
Chang was born in Japan.[3] He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Harvard University. Chang is based in San Mateo, California, and is a business magnate, real estate investor, and venture capitalist.[3] Chang is Chairman of Westlake International Group, an international investment company, and runs Edge Venture Capital Fund.[4] Chang also devised a television reality contest to find a major league caliber baseball pitcher in India, where cricket is a popular sport,[3] which was fictionalized in the film Million Dollar Arm where Chang was played by Tzi Ma.
References
- ↑ Sale Of D.C. United To Billionaire's Son Values MLS Team At Record $50 Million, Forbes.com, July 11, 2012. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
- ↑ Rugby in the U.S. set for a massive boost?, CNN.com, April 4, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
- 1 2 3 Disney movie inspired by Giants owner's reality TV show, SFGate, December 20, 2013. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
- ↑ Ownership, DCunited.com. Retrieved April 23, 2014.