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The National Women’s Soccer League is set to launch its longest season ever, stretching from January to November to align with the FIFA Women’s World Cup. With doubled attendance, soaring social‑media growth and a $2.6 billion combined valuation, the league is betting on strategic timing and infrastructure upgrades to convert rising interest into lasting commercial momentum.
The National Women's Soccer League’s 2027 calendar, stretching from February to November, leverages the FIFA Women’s World Cup to boost attendance, social media reach and team valuations, while navigating cold‑weather challenges and player health concerns.
After being fined for wearing New Balance shoes, Cooper publicly challenged the NWSL's new cleat branding policy, sparking a debate over athlete compensation and commercial partnerships
The National Women's Soccer League faces a shifting financial landscape, with expansion fees climbing to record levels and franchise values surging, putting mid‑tier clubs like Racing Louisville at risk without additional capital.
The National Women's Soccer League announces a February 11 start for its 2027 season, aligning key dates with the Brazil Women’s World Cup and integrating with Super Bowl weekend broadcasts.
In a recent interview, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman outlined the league's support for Concacaf's rejection of FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's proposal to privatize the World Cup, while highlighting the growing need for funding in women's soccer.
The latest episode of *Ted Lasso* brings the beloved coach to Kansas City, where the AFC Richmond crew visits CPKC Stadium, the first privately financed venue built for a women’s professional soccer team, and reflects on the city’s broader soccer legacy.
The Kansas City Current’s new no‑cost youth soccer league provides uniforms, equipment and coaching stipends to 120 local children, supported by CVS Health, U.S. Soccer and community partners.
Gotham FC edged Washington Spirit 1‑0 in front of a record crowd, with Sam Kerr making her return and Rose Lavelle scoring the decisive goal.
A historic crowd of over 42,000 witnessed Gotham FC defeat Washington Spirit 1-0, a moment that underscores the surging interest in women's soccer and the club's ambitious relocation to Queens.
A new no‑cost youth soccer league, backed by the Kansas City Current and community partners, offers free play, gear and coaching opportunities to dozens of local kids, especially girls, while building a pipeline of homegrown talent.
Gotham FC’s long‑awaited move to Etihad Park in Queens will bring a 25,000‑seat, all‑electric venue to life by 2027, positioning New York City as a global soccer capital and offering fans a $28 season‑ticket deposit option.
Gotham FC will relocate its home matches to Etihad Park in Queens, a new soccer‑specific, all‑electric venue opening in 2027, as part of a broader vision to embed professional soccer at the heart of New York City.
Gotham FC’s move to Etihad Park marks a pivotal moment for women’s soccer, offering a world‑class venue and reinforcing New York’s ambition to become a global soccer hub.
Phoenix native Kate Faasse, a forward for the Houston Dash, discusses the rise of girls' soccer in Arizona and her support for an NWSL expansion that could bring a team to Mesa by 2028.
The 2026 National Women’s Soccer League Championship is set for November 21 at Audi Field, marking the second time Washington, D.C. has hosted the event, and highlighting the city’s vibrant soccer culture.
The National Women's Soccer League will crown its 2026 champion at Audi Field on November 21, featuring a revamped playoff structure and a national broadcast slate.
The 2026 National Women's Soccer League championship will be held at Audi Field on November 21, 2026, featuring the Washington Spirit and a series of fan‑focused activities.
With the men's World Cup reshaping the global soccer calendar, the NWSL pauses its season to ride the wave of heightened interest, unveiling a Summer of Soccer program that includes a nationwide bus tour, matches in key markets and a push for record‑breaking crowds.
Concacaf’s Women’s Professional Football Development Seminar in Mexico City introduced the first-ever Women’s Club Licensing Regulations, aiming to professionalize and expand women’s football across its 41 member associations.
The National Women's Soccer League announces a summer campaign that combines a traveling fan experience with live content, aiming to embed the league into the continent's biggest soccer conversation.
The National Women's Soccer League has unveiled a sweeping 'Summer of Soccer' campaign that leans heavily on the momentum of the ongoing men's World Cup, using a nationwide bus tour and fan‑focused events to attract new audiences.