With Louisville City FC pacing USL Championship in attendance and Racing Louisville FC posting solid numbers in NWSL, Louisville is now a U.S. soccer hotbed. (more…)
Archive | NWSL
Kansas City Current name, crest debuted in season finale
More news from the Kansas City NWSL team debuting in 2021, as the team unveiled a new name–Kansas City Current–and crest for the 2022 season. (more…)
New Kansas City NWSL stadium plans unveiled
A new Kansas City NWSL stadium is in the works, as team owners unveil plans for a $70-million privately financed riverfront facility–the first stadium purpose-built for a National Women’s Soccer League team. (more…)
Angel City FC revenue share with players on tap for 2022
We’ll see an Angel City FC revenue share for 2022, as the NWSL team will create the “ACFC Fan-Fueled Player Fund” and set aside 1 percent of net ticketing revenue to share with players. (more…)
Marla Messing new NWSL interim CEO
Facing some big issues after reports of widespread player abuse surfaced, the NWSL has hired industry vet Marla Messing as the new interim CEO. (more…)
In abuse fallout, Baldwin to sell NWSL’s Spirit
In addition to announcements of new operating procedures and investigations, one tangible change on tap for the NWSL: A potential Washington Spirit sale, with Steve Baldwin reportedly selling his share. (more…)
Executive committee to manage NWSL, oversee systematic transformation
Following the dismissal of two front-office leaders, the National Women’s Soccer League announced an executive committee will oversee operations and lead a commitment to systemic transformation. (more…)
Baird steps down as NWSL commissioner after Riley abuse allegations
Lisa Baird has stepped down as NWSL commissioner after it was alleged the league failed to act on accusations of sexual coercion and abuse by manager Paul Riley during his tenures in North Carolina and Portland. (more…)
More financials announced for New Mexico United stadium
New Mexico United would pay $10 million toward construction costs of a new Albuquerque stadium and $900,000 annually in rent and fees, per the terms of a “letter of intent to lease” released yesterday. (more…)
Kansas City NWSL moves to Children’s Mercy Park for 2022
Kansas City NWSL will play its 2022 schedule at Children’s Mercy Park, home of Sporting KC, after playing this season at a minor-league ballpark, Legends Field. (more…)