⚽ Pitching in
Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse invests in AFC Toronto City
AFC Toronto City — the third club in Canada’s prospective pro women’s soccer league Project 8 — announced an exciting investment from legendary Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse on Wednesday, awarding him an ownership stake in the team.
January 19, 2024
🏟️ Current affairs
The Kansas City Current locks down numerous sponsorships ahead of brand new stadium opening
Last October, Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway (CPKC) became the naming sponsor for the KC Current’s new stadium, the first built solely for a women’s pro sports team.
January 17, 2024
🌹 Accept this rose
The Portland Thorns were sold to the Bhathal family for a record $63M
The sale marks a record price for an NWSL team — it’s higher than the $53M expansion fee for Bay FC and Boston and nearly double the $35.5M sale of the Chicago Red Stars last August.
January 05, 2024
💥 Secret (free) agents
Money moves in NWSL free agency
This year’s expanded free agency and record-breaking contracts are proving that the league’s rapid growth means a more lucrative — and at times, challenging — field of play for all involved.
December 22, 2023
⚽ A very Mary Christmas
English goalkeeper Mary Earps speaks out on Nike kit fiasco
ICYMI, the brand didn’t sell Earps’ jersey during the competition, but eventually listened to fan demand and watched the kit sell out immediately — twice.
December 20, 2023
💸 A lionhearted approach
Michele Kang expands her women's soccer empire with most recent purchase
Businesswoman Michele Kang is expanding her women’s soccer empire with her recent purchase of the second-tier English club London City Lionesses (LCL).
December 18, 2023
The U.S. and Mexico submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
The U.S. and Mexico submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
If successful, the North American neighbors plan on harnessing the surging popularity of women’s soccer to generate $3B in revenue and 4.5M in attendance.
December 11, 2023
The Soccer Tournament is expanding to feature men's and women's teams next year
The Soccer Tournament is expanding to feature men's and women's teams next year
The 2024 event will feature men’s and women’s teams competing for separate $1M prizes, making this the highest-stakes women’s pro soccer event in the world. Goals.
December 06, 2023
The second-tier Women’s Championship confirms interest in being part of NewCo
The second-tier Women’s Championship confirms interest in being part of NewCo
The second-tier Women’s Championship (WC) initially rejected NewCo’s proposed governance and funding structure, but then abruptly struck a new deal.
November 27, 2023
Gotham FC will host a fan-focused celebration after call out by media, fans, and players
Gotham FC will host a fan-focused celebration after call out by media, fans, and players
But once the confetti settled, Gotham supporters and players were left wondering if they’d get their fairytale ending: a fan-focused celebration like other pro franchises.
November 20, 2023