Washington Soccer Properties, which owns the Spirit, will need to determine if Kang has enough support from its voting members to be the controlling owner.
The NWSL is down to four very capable contenders, each with its own winding tale of how it reached the semis—and a key to determine whether a trip to the final will follow.
The news comes as Washington exec. Larry Best reportedly resigned after NWSL's investigation found he knew about an ex-coach's alleged abusive behavior.