National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Jeff Plush out as USA Curling CEO after NWSL investigation
USA Curling announced that Jeff Plush is no longer the chief executive of the governing body after its board accepted his resignation
NWSL commissioner Berman boasts league growth, expansion
Speaking in Washington, District of Columbia, ahead of the National Women’s Soccer League championship game set for October 29, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman provided insight on league sponsorships a…
NWSL unveils expansive title game events, TV coverage
The growth of the National Women's Soccer League in the past year will be further demonstrated this week in the extensive build-up events to the 2022 championship game on October 29, as well as in its…
NWSL signs MatchWornShirt deal ahead of 2022 title game
The National Women's Soccer League has secured a partnership with international sports auction site MatchWornShirt, which will allow fans to purchase jerseys worn by players in the upcoming 2022 championship…
Alaska Airlines redirects Thorns, Timbers sponsorship funds
Alaska Airlines has announced it will redirect sponsorship funds intended for Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers and the National Women's Soccer League's Portland Thorns this financial quarter to the…
Wilkinson, Golub fired by Timbers, Thorns in wake of NWSL abuse scandal
Gavin Wilkinson and Mike Golub have been fired from their respective positions as the president of soccer and president of business of Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers and the National Women's Soccer…
Baird defends handling of NWSL abuse scandal
Former National Women's Soccer League commissioner Lisa Baird has defended her handling of the sexual abuse and misconduct scandal during her time in charge of the organization, arguing she acted and responded…
San Diego Wave sets new NWSL benchmark with 32,000 crowd
National Women's Soccer League expansion club San Diego Wave has set a new attendance benchmark in the league by attracting a record 32,000 crowd for team's home opener at Snapdragon Stadium on September…
NWSL title game secures primetime slot on CBS thanks to ‘power of partnership’
Executives from the NWSL, CBS Sports, and Ally Financial tell SportBusiness how they worked together to enable the championship game secure a primetime slot.
San Diego Wave FC poised to set NWSL attendance record
As of the morning of August 23, San Diego Wave FC has officially sold more tickets than the previous National Women’s Soccer League attendance record with 27,000 tickets sold for the club’s September 17 …
CBS to air NWSL championship game in primetime for first time
The National Women's Soccer League championship game will be aired in primetime for the first time on the CBS network this year thanks to the help of league sponsor Ally Financial
NWSL looks to hire CMO, seeks ‘purpose-driven’ sponsorships
The National Women's Soccer League has announced plans to hire a chief marketing officer to capitalize on new commercial opportunities in around the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup, which is being co-hosted…
CarMax secures NWSL, Gotham FC partnerships
The National Women's Soccer League has secured a multiyear partnership with leading American used car retailer CarMax, which has been designated the league's official auto retailer
NWSL hires Inner Circle Sports to lead expansion process, relocates head office to New York
The National Women's Soccer League has unveiled a series of significant strategic moves following a board of governors meeting in New York City, as new commissioner Jessica Berman continues to make an…
NWSL crypto partner Voyager Digital files for bankruptcy protection
Cryptocurrency broker and lender Voyager Digital, a partner of the National Women's Soccer League and the National Basketball Association's Dallas Mavericks, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Brad Griffith on creating new markets in ticketing through Gametime
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Brad Griffith, founder and chief executive of mobile-focused ticketing company Gametime. Fisher and Russo also discuss the dramatic move of the University of Southern California and University of California-Los Angeles to the Big Ten Conference, the Big 12 Conference’s hire of new commissioner Brett Yormark, the completion of the revived United States Football League’s first season and new search for additional partners, an investment by US-based Sixth Street into a share of FC Barcelona’s television rights for LaLiga, developing expansion plans for the National Women’s Soccer League, and additional legal turmoil for Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays.
NWSL to add two expansion teams in 2024, including Utah Royals
The National Women's Soccer League will add two expansion teams in 2024 to bring the league to 14 teams, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman has disclosed
Daytona International Speedway looks to create new July 4 tradition with Daytona Soccer Fest
Soccer and entertainment festival helps monetize iconic motorsport facility and enables NWSL club Orlando Pride to expand its regional reach. Bob Williams reports.