The evolution of American women’s professional soccer took a huge step forward with the regular-season debut of Angel City FC before a sellout crowd at Banc of California Stadium. (more…)
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OL Reign to Seattle’s Lumen Field in 2022
After a move to Tacoma and a 2021 season that saw almost half the team’s yearly attendance registered in a Seattle match, NWSL’s OL Reign will be returning to the Emerald City and playing at Lumen Field, home to the Seattle Sounders and Seattle Seahawks. (more…)
Louisville now a U.S. soccer hotbed
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…)
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…)