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Rising 25 Virtual Gala

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Watch the virtual celebration honoring the Rising 25 Class of 2020.

The presentation kicks off with Front Office Sports CEO Adam White and Anheuser-Busch vice president of connections Azania Andrews.

Founder & president of Angel City FC Julie Uhrman provided the keynote address and all 25 winners will virtually accept their award.

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