Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang has pledged $30 million to U.S. Soccer over the next five years for programs aimed at women and girls.

Women's soccer mogul Michele Kang will gift $30 million to U.S. Soccer, the sport's national governing body said on Tuesday, the largest donation ever directed for the organisation's girls and women's programmes.

Businesswoman and Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang has pledged $30 million to US Soccer, the largest donation ever made to the federation’s women’s and girls’ programs.

The latest endeavor by the Washington Spirit owner will increase youth national team opportunities and expand access for female players.

Michele Kang will invest $30 million in U.S. Soccer over five years, making the Washington Spirit's owner the biggest contributor ever to girl's and women's soccer initiatives through the national program.

The eight-figure donation by Michele Kang will "transform" women's football in the United States, says US Soccer.

Kang, who is the majority owner of the Washington Spirit and OL Féminin, will donate $30 million to U.S. women's soccer programs over the next five years.