NWSL in final stages of adding expansion team in Denver: Source
3 months ago

NWSL in final stages of adding expansion team in Denver: Source

New York Times  

The NWSL is in the final stages of adding Denver as the league’s 16th team, a source briefed on the details of the negotiations confirmed Tuesday. That’s double the $53 million expansion fee that Bay FC and BOS Nation FC paid as the 14th and 15th NWSL teams, respectively. Denver has an extensive history of producing elite women’s soccer talent, including current U.S. women’s national team players Mallory Swanson, Lindsey Horan and Sophia Smith. For the NWSL, selecting Denver as the next expansion market means they’ll be able to tap into this regional hotbed and add a Western team in proximity to Utah Royals FC without needing to oversaturate the West Coast after the addition of three California teams.

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NWSL’s Denver expansion franchise unveils six possible team names, asks fans to vote
1 month ago

NWSL’s Denver expansion franchise unveils six possible team names, asks fans to vote

New York Times  

The NWSL’s newest expansion club in Denver unveiled six possible team names Wednesday in a poll asking fans to vote for their favorite option. “From day one, we’ve said that this club belongs to Colorado, and we’re putting that into action by letting our fans help shape its identity,” Rob Cohen, the controlling owner of Denver NWSL, said in a …

Inside Denver’s winning NWSL bid: How grassroots and confidence beat stadium plans and Caitlin Clark
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inside Denver’s winning NWSL bid: How grassroots and confidence beat stadium plans and Caitlin Clark

New York Times  

Jordan Angeli’s soccer career has taken her around the world. “I just feel blessed that we were at this point where all those things came together in a way that this was the right time at the right place with the right bid for us to bring this to this community, because I think it’s going to be extraordinary.” Between …

NWSL expansion: Where things stand as the league looks to add a 16th team
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NWSL expansion: Where things stand as the league looks to add a 16th team

New York Times  

With the NWSL expected to select the league’s 16th team before the end of this year, Cleveland’s chances of bringing professional women’s soccer to the city have grown after a local ownership group secured land for a downtown stadium. ⚽️ The Cleveland Metroparks just approved a 13.6-acre land deal for a proposed stadium, part of Cleveland Soccer Group’s efforts to …

NWSL reaches new collective bargaining agreement that adds more money for players, ends draft
7 months ago

NWSL reaches new collective bargaining agreement that adds more money for players, ends draft

Associated Press  

The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a broad new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the annual college draft, guarantees all contracts and raises minimum salaries. “The NWSL prioritized terms to ensure that the league can attract, develop and retain the most talented players in the world,” Chief Sporting Director Tatjana Haenni said. “Soccer …

NWSL agrees to sweeping new contract that is among the most pro-labor in women’s sports
7 months ago

NWSL agrees to sweeping new contract that is among the most pro-labor in women’s sports

LA Times  

The NWSL and its players association have agreed to a collective bargaining deal that will eliminate the draft, guarantee contracts and grant unrestricted free agency, giving players unprecedented control over where they play. The provisions include: The owners have agreed to align NWSL standard player agreements with FIFA regulations on the status and transfer of players, granting unrestricted free agency, …

The NWSL kicks off its 12th season this weekend, with two new teams and a new media deal
1 year ago

The NWSL kicks off its 12th season this weekend, with two new teams and a new media deal

Associated Press  

Now that the National Women’s Soccer League has effectively distanced itself from the turbulence of two years ago, Commissioner Jessica Berman is extolling the league’s momentum heading into Season 12 and beyond. The NWSL has two new teams in Bay FC and the Utah Royals, a new media rights deal that will provide fans greater access to games and an …

NWSL looking to add 16th team by 2026, commissioner says ahead of draft
1 year, 2 months ago

NWSL looking to add 16th team by 2026, commissioner says ahead of draft

Associated Press  

National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said the process is underway to select a 16th team for the league, with an announcement possible later this year. “We increased our salary cap by 40% to $2.75 million, and we really are seeing the investment flow not just into the infrastructure of the league and facilities and staffing, but also to …

NWSL to add Boston expansion team in 2026: How it lines up with league’s growth vision
1 year, 6 months ago

NWSL to add Boston expansion team in 2026: How it lines up with league’s growth vision

New York Times  

Professional women’s soccer is coming back to Boston. The NWSL expansion team will begin play in 2026, the league and new team’s ownership group, Boston Unity Soccer Partners, formally announced Tuesday. They bring an impressive roster of business leaders committed to continuing Boston’s legacy of sports excellence and delivering a successful team to a very passionate fanbase.” Unity’s ownership group, …

Denver ownership group plans first-division women’s club, mulls NWSL vs. USL Super League
1 year, 8 months ago

Denver ownership group plans first-division women’s club, mulls NWSL vs. USL Super League

New York Times  

For all of Twitter’s very public and increasing number of issues, it seems to have yielded at least one more positive development. Despite being a staple among major American men’s sports leagues, Colorado does not have a presence in the two largest women’s sports leagues, the NWSL or the WNBA. Among the markets already confirmed to be involved are Charlotte, …

NWSL expects to expand to 16 teams for 2026 season, commissioner says
1 year, 10 months ago

NWSL expects to expand to 16 teams for 2026 season, commissioner says

New York Times  

The NSWL expects to expand to 16 teams for the 2026 season, commissioner Jessica Berman said in an interview with The Washington Post on Tuesday. “That process will begin later this calendar year, and through the process we ran in 2022 for this round of expansion, we have an incredible amount of interest from qualified investors who want to get …

5 NWSL players have been with the same team all 11 seasons
1 year, 11 months ago

5 NWSL players have been with the same team all 11 seasons

Associated Press  

Portland was the only place Christine Sinclair ever wanted to play. When the National Women’s Soccer League launched in 2013, it was natural that Sinclair would gravitate to the Portland Thorns; she won a pair of NCAA titles at the University of Portland and she had a home in the Rose City. The first, the Women’s United Soccer Association, was …

Angel City acquires top pick in NWSL draft, will sign Alyssa Thompson
2 years, 2 months ago

Angel City acquires top pick in NWSL draft, will sign Alyssa Thompson

LA Times  

Alyssa Thompson controls the ball during a game between the U.S. women’s national team and Spain in October. Angel City has acquired the top pick in next week’s NWSL draft in a three-team trade involving the Portland Thorns and NY/NJ Gotham FC and will use the selection to sign Harvard-Westlake’s Alyssa Thompson, according to several people with knowledge of the …

Angel City, Gotham among 4-team blockbuster trade ahead of NWSL Draft: Each team’s draft needs
2 years, 2 months ago

Angel City, Gotham among 4-team blockbuster trade ahead of NWSL Draft: Each team’s draft needs

New York Times  

Four NWSL teams have engineered a big set of trades ahead of the college draft, mostly centered around setting up Angel City and Gotham to make big draft picks. Here’s what you need to know: Angel City FC has acquired the rights to forward Yazmeen Ryan from the Portland Thorns in exchange for $200,000 in allocation money, ACFC’s 2023 first-round …

Amidst NWSL turmoil, league’s second biggest sponsor makes big statement with extension
2 years, 4 months ago

Amidst NWSL turmoil, league’s second biggest sponsor makes big statement with extension

New York Times  

During Saturday night’s NWSL Championship match between the Portland Thorns and Kansas City Current — in primetime on CBS, thanks to Ally’s previous intervention — Ally’s chief marketing and PR officer, Andrea Brimmer, announced that the bank has renewed their partnership with the NWSL for another five years. Brimmer told The Athletic on a call ahead of Saturday’s announcement, “We …

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