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…)
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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…)
NWSL San Diego team unveiled
It’s official: we’ll see a NWSL San Diego team beginning play with the 2022 season, as the team originally slated for Sacramento makes the intra-state move. (more…)
Houston Dynamo sale in the works
We have another MLS-related sale in the works, as New York City real-estate developer Ted Segal is purchasing a majority share of the Houston Dynamo, Houston Dash (NWSL) and BBVA Stadium. (more…)
Orlando City SC sale in the works?
Reports have a Orlando City SC sale in the works, with the Wilf family–owners of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings and a minority investor in Nashville SC–buying out majority owner Flávio Augusto da Silva. (more…)
On tap: high-profile NWSL investors
We have news of high-profile NWSL investors on tap, as the ownership groups of the Chicago Red Stars and Washington Spirit have added big names like Alex Ovechkin and Aimee Garcia. (more…)
KC NWSL unveils crest, will develop branding this year
Expansion team KC NWSL will play this season with a temporary crest while tapping community members to develop a permanent crest and branding. (more…)
Raleigh Planning Commission rejects new Raleigh stadium development plan
The Raleigh (NC) Planning Commission rejected a $2.2-billion new Raleigh stadium development plan for the Downtown South area, deciding that the project was too disruptive for residents of the area. (more…)
Kansas City NWSL team replaces Utah Royals FC in league lineup
An expansion Kansas City NWSL team will replace Utah Royals FC in the National Women’s Soccer League lineup, as Dell Loy Hansen sells off his American soccer holdings. (more…)
Angel City FC to play at Banc of California Stadium
Angel City FC, joining the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in 2022, will play its home games at Banc of California Stadium, home of MLS’s Los Angeles FC. (more…)