NWSL
Record $300m valuation for Angel City in Iger-Bay investment
Angel City of the National Women's Soccer League has been valued at $300m (€278.8m), a global record for a women’s sports franchise, following a long-term investment from Willow Bay and her husband, Disney CEO Bob Iger.
NWSL strengthens Amazon ties with merchandise sales remit
The National Women’s Soccer League is building on its partnership with one of its new domestic media rights-holders, Amazon, today (Monday) unveiling the e-commerce giant as its exclusive retail sponsor.
Merritt Paulson to sell NWSL’s Portland Thorns
Merritt Paulson, owner of the National Women's Soccer League's Portland Thorns, has announced he will sell the club following the revelations of his part in covering up misconduct allegations against former…
AASEG, The Town FC eye NWSL expansion in Oakland
The African American Sports & Entertainment Group (AASEG) and The Town FC announced their intentions to pursue bringing a National Women’s Soccer League franchise to the Oakland/East Bay Area, California.
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…
USA Curling backs CEO Jeff Plush amid NWSL report
USA Curling says that its chief executive Jeff Plush “acted in accordance with prioritizing the safety of athletes” while he was the National Women’s Soccer League commissioner, the governing body’s board o…
Investigation reveals ‘systemic’ abuse in US women’s soccer
An independent investigation into allegations of widespread abusive behavior and sexual misconduct in professional women’s soccer in the United States has revealed "systemic" failings which governing b…
San Diego Wave sells out Snapdragon Stadium opener
The National Women’s Soccer League’s San Diego Wave FC announced a full sellout of its tickets for the club’s September 17 game against Los Angeles’ Angel City FC at the new Snapdragon Stadium.
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