Local soccer legends bringing National Womens Soccer League team to Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO — A group of former players — including Aly Wagner and Brandi Chastain — has joined with global investment firm Sixth Street to bring a National Women’s Soccer League team to the San Francisco Bay Area. The expansion team, which is set to begin play next year, was formally announced by the league Tuesday. Details about where the team will play and its name will be announced in the future. “It’s a historic moment for the league. We’re super excited about both the opportunity and what it means for the Bay Area and our league in the present,…