According to the suit, Ellis leveraged her long-standing friendship with the couple to get them to follow through with the purchase. During negotiations, according to the complaint, Ellis promised to remain an integral part of Wave FC, including serving as president of the club. The sale was completed on Oct. 9, 2024, and two days later, Ellis announced her resignation, the suit alleges. The owners allege that Ellis was talking to FIFA during the sale negotiations. In 2024, Ellis sued a former team employee for defamation following allegations of a hostile work environment.