i saw you and brandy and aly wagner a couple months ago. you didn't tell me this was happening.idn't say you were this close to a deal. >> well, we really couldn't talk about it. at that time we actually didn't know. so, yeah, we're super pumped to finally share it with the world. it feels real even though we've been working on this for three years. it just -- it feels good to tell everybody. the momentum is as strong as ever and sharing with everyone how they can follow along. it's been super, super just exciting to just share with the world what we've been working on and how many big things we've been doing. >> leslie, personally speaking, i have a daughter. i can't wait to tell her about this. i think you have three daughters. what's the reaction from the girls in the community? >> yeah. i mean, this is what you dream for, right? like i remember the little girl when i was 14 years old, meeting julie foudy and how it impacted my life meeting her. not only is she an incredible soccer player, but she's an amazing person. oh, here's one of my daughters. i have three little girls,

thank you so much, aly wagner, really exciting times.a lot of young soccer players coming out of the bay area. they have something to look forward to. we're going to be covering this throughout the day. back to you. >> big news. and so great right here in the bay area. >> and those players can say, you know what, i'm going to go home and play, after college. >> it's nice that they can give back to the bay area. thanks so much, kris. >>> let's take a peek outside. speaking of the bay area, san francisco, city by the bay this morning. a nice look outside. kari has been tracking our forecast for us. everybody is anticipating spring-like temperatures, but it's still a cool start. >> that's because we're looking at the calendar like, okay, it's april. but then we look at the temperatures and it's december. it's 35 degrees right new in dublin, 39 in hayward and 43 right now in san jose. so temperatures are cold to start, but at least it is clear. and take a look at our trend throughout today, with our start in the low 40s here. at noon it's at

we have aly wagner here, a founder, we know you as an olympian, as a college star, as a broadcaster.s has to be super exciting. >> you can talk about all of those pathways that i guess led me here, the other founders as well. those are individual achievements. you want to go and play in the olympics, you want to be a broadcaster, celebrate the game. this is so different. this is something that is going to be leaving a legacy, or at least we hope so, for generations to come. you talk about football. football is something that unites people. it unites communities. and we have the opportunity, being the only professional women's sports team in the bay area, and with football in particular, you look around the world. it's generational. and it's something that brings families together, communities together, and we just hope that we can leave that legacy for the bay area. >> and it has a lot of traction. the viewers are watching right now, some of the national women's soccer league games, and you were talking about the growth. people like to criticize and say people don't watch women's spo

former soccer star ali wagner, brandi, chris james, along with daniel slate and then ledley osborne alle together to make this happen for the bay area. they are bringing the 14 team of the nwsl right here to the bay. the expansion also includes the return of the utah royals, san francisco based investment firm, 6 street. if the team's new majority investor, they put up 125 million dollars to help make this happen. now, all 4 former players turn founders have ties to the bay area. they spoke today about their excitement to bring the nwsl 14 team to the bet. >> this is just the beginning. it feels sometimes like we were in the marathon already just to get to this point. >> but we're prepared because of all the work that we've done and we're looking forward to the next chapter. and and really doing this with all of you? i think our and our with of impact can be. >> not just in the 9 counties along the 9 bridges but really globally is with allen and 6th street that make these things are possible. these are not hypothetical as they're not. i hope so. but it's it's going to happen. >> all rig

soccer legends brandi chastain, osbornee, aly wagner and slaton partnering with sixth street, a global investment firm.. formerer facebooook cocoo shery sandberg is also backing the team, a $125 million investment. the firm says it's the single largest investment in a women's pro sports team ever. >> we all know girls who play become women who lead, and we are about being a part of that pipeline. >> reporter: the bay area franchise will be the 14th team in the league. they'll join the league which is now in its 11th season. where they'll play will be announced down the line. paypal park in san jose where the earthquakes play is the most likely option. the team's name will also come later. >> i think you're going to like it. i think it will be exciting. we feel pretty good where we're at and can't wait to share that with you. >> reporter: the bay area is a hotbed for women's soccer talent and hope this will grow the game even more here and inspire girls everywhere. >> i think our breadth and width of impact can be not just in the nine counties along the nine bridges but really globally.

edge and dairy soccer players brandi chastain, leslie osborne, and aly wagner received an award to placenwsl. dion: no word yet on the team's name, logo, or where exactly they will play. >> we want to area that sets a new standard for how people see the game, how they experience the game, and how we address the over 101 communities we have. dan: the soccer stars hope the team will inspire young girls in the bay area and on a global scale as well. dion: the warriors just wrapped up their final home game of the regular season. dan: sports director larry beil is here. larry: the warriors gay of hub -- gave up horrendous 70 non--- seriously. there's gotta be a better way. so we gave swiffer a shot. if we don't love it, we get our money back! spoiler alert: love it! sweeper's heavy duty dry cloths grab dust and hair and lock it away, better than my broom that can push it around. it even gets into hard-to-clean grooves and grout lines! cool! and swiffer duster gets in all those hard-to-reach-places... trapping 3x more dust. heeh yah. switching to swiffer. totally worth it. love it, or your mon

edge and dairy soccer players brandi chastain, leslie osborne, and aly wagner received an award to placesl. dion: no word yet on the team's name, logo, or where exactly they will play. >> we want to area that sets a new standard for how people see the game, how they experience the game, and how we address the over 101 communities we have. dan: the soccer stars hope the team will inspire young girls in the bay area and on a global scale as well. dion: the warriors just wrapped up their final home game of the regular season. dan: sports director larry beil is here. larry: the warriors gay of hub -- gave up horrendous 70 non--- seven points but for likes or followers. their path isn't for the casually curious. and that's what makes it matter the most when they find it. the exact thing that can change the world. some say it's what they were born to do... it's what they live to do... trinet serves small and medium sized businesses... so they can do more of what matters. benefits. payroll. compliance. trinet. people matter. [ding] see that? our new menu is mashing the past, the future, the del

the bid was led by former santa clara legend brandi chastain, aly wagner and partnered with sixth streetormer facebook coo sheryl sandberg. they are making a $125 million investment. the firm says it's the single largest investment in a pro women's sports team ever. we're told women will make up the front office and the board. >> so to bring a team here to our community, our backyard and our home, it's an incredible moment for us, and we know the bay area is ready for it. >> we all know that girls who play become women who lead, and we are about to be a part of that pipeline. >> girls who play become women who lead. i like that. what do you know about when and where they're going to be playing? >> reporter: the team will have its first match less than a year from now. that's some good news. some of the biggest questions for fans remain a mystery. for example, the team name. that will be announced at a later date as well as where they will play. paypal park is the most likely option. the ownership group says the bay area is a hotbed for girls soccer talenent and they hope t grow the game

the team owners include brandi chastain and ali wagner, leslie osborne and danielle slating.s board will include former warriors, resident brick welds and former meta chief operating officer sheryl sandberg. the team's name hasn't been announced yet. but the league says they will start playing next spring. some people are competing for warmer weather. let's see what's gonna happen now. here's steve olson on the weekend looks a little better, good people a little bit better , but they're still going to be some cloud cover. coming in all the snow information. let's get to it here. i'm sure you heard they did this survey at philips station, the fourth one of the season. 221% of average 127 ft. deep their snow water equivalent at that station. is almost 55 inches of liquid for the uc berkeley central sierra snow lab . they added a couple more inches there, i think seven to put their total now at 722 again . the 8 12 is the most 1952. but it looks like more based on what we're seeing here. it looks like there could be some more here. maybe they'll get the 7 50 by the time we get i

are legend on the field now retired players danielle slaton, brandi chastain , leslie osborne and ali wagnerning forces. this is three years ago and lobbying to land a pro women's team. there's joy. there's gratitude, excitement, a little bit of nerves and then the weight of responsibility that comes along with an opportunity as big as this. the last local pro women's soccer ended in 2010 when the fc gold pride folded, leaving avoid ever since that folded that everybody has been wanting that that opportunity to go to games to support and for the young female athletes to have an example right here in their home hometown investors agreed believing in the next decade, women's soccer will be on economic parity with men's so sixth street group is ponying up dollars to launch the base franchise. ultimately economic reality will follow the data. it's at the beginning happening , and that's why we're excited about and that's why we're making it again. the single largest investment in women's soccer, young women and girls in the early stages of their soccer journey, say seeing pros who look like them

brandi chastain , aly wagner, leslie osborne, and then yell, slaten say.ep. they still have to find training and competition facilities. you have to pick a name for the team, a logo and colors and also choose the players who will represent the bay area and they're hoping the impact will be felt around the world. i think our breaths and are with of impact can be not just in the nine counties along the nine bridges, but really globally. the team owners hope the new team will inspire girls and women all over the bay area to chase their dreams. the first practice session will be held sometime next january. alright 6 50 is the time back over to ali covering the commute this morning. how's it? look? it's not too bad out there. we do have a new issue to tell you about in the south bay, although it's not creating too many problems. there is a crash that day on southbound to 88 magdalena avenue that is blocking one of the lanes. someone hit a deer there, but you don't see a backup around that 8 80 in oakland looks pretty clear, north and south past the coliseum. th

are legend on the field now retired players danielle slaton, brandi chastain, leslie osborne and ali wagnerng forces. this is three years ago and lobbying to land a pro women's team. there's joy. there's gratitude, excitement, a little bit of nerves and then the weight of responsibility that comes along with an opportunity as big as best. the last local pro women's soccer ended in 2010 when the fc gold pride folded. leaving a void ever since that folded, everybody has been wanting that that opportunity to go to games to support and for the young female athletes to have an example right here in their home. hometown investors agreed . believing in the next decade, women's soccer will be on economic parity with men's so sixth street group is ponying up dollars to launch the base franchise. economic reality will follow the data. it's at the beginning happening, and that's why we're excited about and that's why we're making it again. the single largest investment in women's soccer, young women and girls in the early stages of their soccer journey, say seeing pros who look like them opens up a pa

are legend on the field now retired players danielle slaton, brandi chastain , leslie osborne and ali wagnerng forces. his three years ago and lobbying to land a pro women's team. there's joy, there's gratitude, excitement, a little bit of nerves. um and then the weight of responsibility that comes along with an opportunity as big as this. the last local pro women's soccer ended in 2010. when the fc gold pride folded, leaving avoid ever since that folded, uh , everybody has been wanting that that opportunity to go to games to support and for the young female athletes to have an example right here in their home hometown investors agreed. believing in the next decade, women's soccer will be on economic parity with men's so sixth street group is ponying up dollars to launch the base franchise. economic reality will follow the data. um it's at the beginning happening, and that's why we're excited about and that's why we're making it again. the single largest investment in women's soccer, young women and girls in the early stages of their soccer journey, say seeing pros who look like them opens u

are legend on the field now retired players danielle slaton, brandi chastain, leslie osborne and ali wagnerorces three years ago and lobbying to land a pro women's team. there's joy. there's gratitude, excitement, a little bit of nerves and then the weight of responsibility that comes along with an opportunity as big as this. the last local pro women's soccer ended in 2010 when the fc gold pride folded. leaving a void ever since that folded, everybody has been wanting that that that opportunity to go to games to support and for the young female athletes to have an example right here in their home. hometown investors agreed. believing in the next decade, women's soccer will be on economic parity with men's so sixth street group is ponying up dollars to launch the base franchise. economic reality will follow the data. it's at the beginning happening, and that's why we're excited about and that's why we're making it again. the single largest investment in women's soccer, young women and girls in the early stages of their soccer journey, say seeing pros who look like them opens up a path to eli

are legend on the field now retired players danielle slaton, brandi chastain , leslie osborne and ali wagner joining forces. his three years ago and lobbying to land a pro women's team. there's joy, there's gratitude, excitement, a little bit of nerves and then the weight of responsibility that comes along with an opportunity as big as this. the last local pro women's soccer ended in 2010 when the fc gold pride folded, leaving a void since that folded everybody has been wanting that that that opportunity to go to games to support and for the young female athlete to have an example right here in their home hometown investors agreed believing in the next decade women's soccer will be on economic parity with men's so sixth street group is ponying up dollars to launch the bays franchise. ultimately, economic reality will follow the data. it's at the beginning happening, and that's why we're excited about and that's why we're making it again. the single largest investment in women's soccer, young women and girls in the early stages of their soccer journey, say seeing pros who look like them opens

the team ownership group includes brandi chastain, ali wagner, leslie osborne and daniel slaten, and president rick welts and former medical chief operating officer sheryl sandberg. the team's name has not been announced yet, but the league says play starts next spring. you think pam's fantastic so many soccer players and, uh young girls, especially well. love to go see that bravo time is 6 10. time to check in with ali rasmus. you've been busy covering traffic. it has been busy, you know, with issues in different parts of the bay area, and not always the regular commute spots, but one problem we're going to start with. we're going to go back and look at that crash. this is a normal commute about this is that westbound 5 80 through the ultimate past, there's a crash on westbound 205, and you see some slow traffic. there are also some silly traffic on 84 towards this and no grade. let's take a look at the east contra costa county commute the usual slow traffic at the highway for pittsburgh. be point area. this crash right here. you don't see any backup around it, and that's because it

now brutalized messiah muhammad ali says, this soldiers have been trying to bury the truth under unfounded accusations against the wagner group way there is, we don't know who is leading to make up the government a position when to put into government. so they wanted to become legion of blood to have done what we can do that might have been. busy wanted to let us know what we like, what like other countries in africa? what's happening whenever direction is i don't think that will make good things. what are the people do we include the security and development when one of the areas that i don't think that they don't want to be, i don't know whether to believe that they're going into the national people that they have done. but actually they have what they have done and they wanted to bring people to be in the region. so i think it's a vision and what they have, the tension is now to europe as protests, against frances, new pension, the re, john, a group of devons, is briefly related the offices of the unit financial company. ah, where we were, who is on strike, burst into the paris headquarters burying flares and banners

thank you for joining us that is all in for the week, alex wagner starts right now with ali velshi. >> this is why i have neve taken friday night light >> i'm violate >> it's hospitality, i suppose >> that's gonna be a investigative story about me making me taking rides o e-bikes. >> the point you made is one that's important the man's job is to judge, our job is like, that it's for u all the. time and you just say, tha wouldn't pass the smell test >> the guidelines are ambiguous, what should you do here. that's what he does for a job. >> i agree with. you thank you for that great reporting. -- pro that propublica kind o stuff. thank you for joining us tonight, alex's office evening she will be back nex week we're gonna start the evenin with breaking news out of texa were trump appointed federal judge has issued a ruling th lava act on the lives of nearl every person in the country. why do we say every person because it's about every perso who can become pregnant, everyone who cares about someone knocking apartment, an everyone who cares access to regulated drugs. pretty much everyone

thank you for joining us that is all in for the week, alex wagner starts right now with ali velshi. > me taking rides o e-bikes. >> the point you made is one that's important the man's job is to judge, our job is like, that it's for u all the. time and you just say, tha wouldn't pass the smell test >> the guidelines are ambiguous, what should you do here. that's what he does for a job.

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you can come visit us a well >> chris is going to be back tomorrow alex wagner tonight starts right now. >> nice to see you, too, ali this is not the last time we're going to hear about people moving to canada and talking about the beauty of the north i predict over the course of the year 2023. thank tuesday you at home for joining us tonight it was february 23rd of last year russia was on the brink of invading ukraine, the mid-terms were just beginning to kick into high gear, and this story broke in "the new york times," two prosecutors leading new york trump inquiry resign clouding case's future. two prosecutors in manhattan's d.a.'s office quit out of frustration the newly elected district attorney alvin bragg was reportedly not prosecuting donald trump and being aggressive enough. yes, that story feels like it now came from an alternate universe this picture of alvin bragg as a timid prosecutor afraid to take on donald trump doesn't fit anymore. those republicans have used failed anti-semitism and abusederaciest dog whistles and they've used congress. three weeks ago the chairman of the house judiciary committee

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you can join me on - alex wagner starts tonight nice to see you alex >> nice to see you ali >> this is not the last time we're gonna hear about peopl talking about the beauty u north i will predict over th course of the year 2023 an possibly 24. before you >> have yourself an excellent. oh >> thanks to tom for joinin us tonight it was february 23rd of last year russia was on the brink o invading ukraine the midterm were just beginning to kic into high gear and this story broke in the ne york times >> two prosecutors leading new york trump inquiry resign, clouding cases future. two prosecutors in manhattan da's office quit out o frustration with the newly-erected elected alvi bragg was not being aggressive enough in prosecuting donald trump okay yes so that story now feels like it came from an alternate universe manhattan da bragg is now th first prosecutor to brin charges against former president over an alleged hush money scheme around the 2016 election so this picture of alvin bragg as a timid prosecutor afraid t take on donald trump, well that picture doesn't seem to fit the bill an