Portland Thorns FC set an NWSL single-game attendance record Sunday, welcoming over 25,000 fans to a match that provided another example of surging interest in the league. (more…)
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Sky Blue FC Moves August 18 Match to Red Bull Arena
NWSL’s Sky Blue FC is shifting its August 18 home match against Reign FC to Red Bull Arena, a move to accommodate high demand for a game that will feature several World Cup stars. (more…)
New Home on Tap for Sky Blue FC
Last night over 5,000 fans showed up to cheer on the NWSL’s Sky Blue FC at Yurcak Field on the Rutgers University campus. But the future of the team lies in a better fan experience than what can be had at the limited facility, and Sky Blue FC is looking for a new home. (more…)
After World Cup, NWSL Poised for Breakthrough
Two numbers to note from last week’s attendance stats: 7,482 and 17,388. That’s the attendance of the two crowds attracted by MLS’s Chicago Fire and NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars to SeatGeek Stadium. (more…)
Chicago Red Stars Set New Attendance Record
Fueled by post-World Cup interest in the NWSL, the Chicago Red Stars drew a club record crowd of over 17,300 fans to Sunday’s match. (more…)
James Harden Added to Houston Dynamo, Houston Dash Ownership Group
Houston Rockets star James Harden has joined the ownership group of the Houston Dynamo (MLS), Houston Dash (NWSL), and BBVA Stadium, the organization announced Thursday. (more…)
Providence Park Taps Local Vendors for New High-Tech Displays
The Portland Timbers (MLS) and Portland Thorns FC (NWSL) tapped local vendors when choosing high-end displays incorporated into the renovations at Providence Park, which reopened in June. (more…)
Potential Indy NWSL Club a Possibility–Eventually
Indy Eleven officials are interested in possibly adding an NWSL club to the organization down the road, but their more immediate focus is on a proposed stadium project. (more…)
Study: New Tacoma Soccer Stadium Could be Part of $300M Project
As outlined in a new feasibility study, a new Tacoma soccer stadium could be part of a larger $300 million public-private project that includes athletic fields and new development. (more…)
New NWSL Beer Sponsor: Budweiser
We have a new high-profile partner for the National Women’s Soccer League, as Budweiser has signed on as the official NWSL beer sponsor in a multiyear commitment. (more…)