USA TODAY Honors Women Leading Change

0:00On March 30th, USA Today rolled out the red carpet for their 2026 women of the year at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles during the Angel City. FC Showdown against Houston Dash on Friday, March 27th. The honorees included Willow Bay, Julie Irman, Cara Nortman, Channing Dungee, and Emma Bloomberg all tied to big moves in sports, media, and civic work. Before kickoff, USA Today's senior vice president Monica Richardson kicked things off at a reception, highlighting how these women lead with courage, and spark real community change through storytelling that inspires. The energy was electric on the field, with Willow Bay shouting out Angel City FC's model for equity and excellence in women's soccer, while co-founder, Cara Nortman stressed the power of amplifying each other's stories, loud and clear. Emma Bloomberg, founder of Mermeration, tied it to women's history month routes in California, celebrating how women turn ideas into national movements.

1:00Channing Dungee, head of Warner Brothers Television Group, called the not extra special from a news outlet that gets storytelling right, hoping it lights. A fire for the next gen of execs. Angel City sealed the night with a two-to-one win, staying undefeated at 3-0, proving these women aren't just honored, they're winning on, and off the pitch. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with The Story.