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The NWSL signs the largest media deal in women's sportsThe NWSL signs the largest media deal in women's sports
The NWSL signs the largest media deal in women's sports
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After its three-year, $4.5M CBS deal expires, the league will bag $240M from 2024–2027 thanks to the largest media deal in women’s sports, which will increase annual NWSL media rights from $1.5M to $60M.
November 13, 2023
The Seattle Sounders ownership group is reportedly purchasing the OL ReignThe Seattle Sounders ownership group is reportedly purchasing the OL Reign
The Seattle Sounders ownership group is reportedly purchasing the OL Reign
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The ownership group of MLS’ Seattle Sounders is reportedly in “advanced talks” to finalize a purchase of the NWSL’s OL Reign, which could lead to a significant MLS and NWSL crossover.
November 13, 2023
Saudi Arabia wants to host the next FIFA men's and women's World CupSaudi Arabia wants to host the next FIFA men's and women's World Cup
Saudi Arabia wants to host the next FIFA men's and women's World Cup
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This interest further cements the country’s recent and rapid expansion into women’s soccer, which has been met with mixed success at the FIFA level.
October 23, 2023
The new Kansas City Current stadium officially has a nameThe new Kansas City Current stadium officially has a name
The new Kansas City Current stadium officially has a name
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The Kansas City Current were already expecting a new home in 2024, but now have a name for it: CPKC Stadium.
October 23, 2023
Heather Mitts wants pro women's soccer to return to PhiladelphiaHeather Mitts wants pro women's soccer to return to Philadelphia
Heather Mitts wants pro women's soccer to return to Philadelphia
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So, USWNT legend and Philadelphia hero Heather Mitts wants to build off the game’s unmatched ecosystem by bringing a pro women’s team (back) to the City of Brotherly Sisterly Love.
October 13, 2023
Saudi Arabia bags Lay's as headline sponsor for Women's Premier LeagueSaudi Arabia bags Lay's as headline sponsor for Women's Premier League
Saudi Arabia bags Lay's as headline sponsor for Women's Premier League
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On Wednesday, the Saudi Women’s Premier League (SWPL) — the country’s top flight for pro women’s soccer — bagged Lay’s as its first headline sponsor through a three-year partnership with PepsiCo.
October 13, 2023
The NWSL finalized media rights deals with ESPN, CBS, Amazon, and ScrippsThe NWSL finalized media rights deals with ESPN, CBS, Amazon, and Scripps
The NWSL finalized media rights deals with ESPN, CBS, Amazon, and Scripps
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As a historic season of NWSL growth wraps up, the league has reportedly finalized media rights deals with ESPN, CBS, Amazon, and Scripps.
October 11, 2023
The NWSL officially awarded Boston an expansion teamThe NWSL officially awarded Boston an expansion team
The NWSL officially awarded Boston an expansion team
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Yesterday, the NWSL announced an expansion franchise for the city that will kick off in 2026, eight years after the league’s former Boston Breakers club folded.
September 20, 2023
The FA and Premier League clash over Women's Super League relaunchThe FA and Premier League clash over Women's Super League relaunch
The FA and Premier League clash over Women's Super League relaunch
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The Football Association (FA) — English soccer’s governing body — has asked the Premier League (EPL) to fund a $31M relaunch of the Women's Super League (WSL).
September 18, 2023
Ashleigh Plumptre becomes first WSL star to sign with Saudi Arabia's eight-team leagueAshleigh Plumptre becomes first WSL star to sign with Saudi Arabia's eight-team league
Ashleigh Plumptre becomes first WSL star to sign with Saudi Arabia's eight-team league
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Nigerian international Ashleigh Plumptre signed with Saudi Arabia’s Women’s Premier League team Al-Ittihad on Wednesday, becoming the first WSL star to sign with the eight-team league as it enters its second season.
September 15, 2023
Spain's Liga F players are going on strikeSpain's Liga F players are going on strike
Spain's Liga F players are going on strike
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The country’s highest level of pro women’s football, Liga F, won't kick off its season today as scheduled due to a league-wide players strike over conditions and pay.
September 08, 2023
Mercury 13 acquires  England’s second-division women’s soccer team Lewes FCMercury 13 acquires  England’s second-division women’s soccer team Lewes FC
Mercury 13 acquires England’s second-division women’s soccer team Lewes FC
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On Thursday, Mercury 13, a newly formed company with a $100M women’s soccer investment fund, announced its first acquisition will be England’s second-division women’s team Lewes FC.
August 28, 2023
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