DAZN is taking a direct-to-consumer approach to women’s soccer
DAZN is taking a direct-to-consumer approach to women’s soccer
DAZN is taking a direct-to-consumer approach to women’s soccer. On Wednesday, the streamer added a women’s soccer–specific subscription to its platform in Spain, furthering its unique strategy to monetize the rapidly growing sport.
January 13, 2023
Jessica Berman provided a strong 2023 outlook for the NWSL
Jessica Berman provided a strong 2023 outlook for the NWSL
The NWSL is getting down to business. Before last night’s draft, commissioner Jessica Berman provided a strong 2023 outlook that includes increasing player salaries and officially hitting the market in search of a brand-new domestic media rights deal.
January 13, 2023
All eyes are on the NWSL as the league reconciles with its past while looking ahead to the future
All eyes are on the NWSL as the league reconciles with its past while looking ahead to the future
On Monday, they dropped a list of corrective action stemming from their December investigative report into systemic abuse within the league
January 11, 2023
There’s something good in everything Angel City FC (ACFC) sees
There’s something good in everything Angel City FC (ACFC) sees
Last Thursday, the LA-based NWSL club revealed that it raked in mid-eight figures in revenue during its first season in the league, posting big merchandise, ticketing and sponsorship wins.
January 09, 2023
U.S. Soccer is investigating USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter and other members of the federation’s staff
U.S. Soccer is investigating USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter and other members of the federation’s staff
As detailed on yesterday’s episode of The GIST of It, U.S. Soccer is investigating USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter and other members of the federation’s staff for allegations of “inappropriate behavior,” including a 1991 domestic violence incident involving Berhalter and his now wife, Rosalind.
January 06, 2023
Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) and the Canadian Premier League (CPL) announced a partnership with TikTok
Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) and the Canadian Premier League (CPL) announced a partnership with TikTok
Yesterday, the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) and the Canadian Premier League (CPL) announced a partnership with TikTok that includes perks for fans and athletes alike ahead of July’s FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2026 men’s tourney in North America.
December 21, 2022
NWSL expansion updates from Boston
NWSL expansion updates from Boston
The all-woman investor group behind Boston's expansion bid went public with its plans on Monday after they became one of three finalists — alongside San Francisco and Tampa — to land the league’s 14th franchise, and before the league makes its final call next month.
December 21, 2022
Racism post World Cup Final
Racism post World Cup Final
While the entire nation of Argentina continues to celebrate their World Cup win, a disturbing soccer trend has re-emerged and is impacting runners-up France: racist abuse directed at Black players.
December 21, 2022
Prospective owners from Boston, Tampa and San Francisco are finalists to land the NWSL's 14th franchise
Prospective owners from Boston, Tampa and San Francisco are finalists to land the NWSL's 14th franchise
Per a Friday report, prospective owners from Boston, Tampa and San Francisco are finalists to land the league’s 14th franchise and are willing to pay up. The highest opening bid is “well over” $40 million, outpacing the $2 to $5 million the NWSL’s last expansion teams paid in 2020.
December 19, 2022
A storybook ending to the World Cup Final
A storybook ending to the World Cup Final
The legendary Lionel Messi and No. 3 Argentina are your 2022 FIFA men’s World Cup champions after taking down Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappé and No. 4 France yesterday in perhaps the greatest sporting event ever.
December 19, 2022
NWSL: Protect the players
NWSL: Protect the players
The NWSL and its Players Association (NWSLPA) published findings from its joint investigation on Wednesday, sharing that over half of the league’s 12 teams were negligent with respect to widespread misconduct and outlining the league’s necessary areas of improvement.
December 16, 2022
Messi's No. 3 Argentina took down No. 12 Croatia 3–0 in World Cup semi-final
Messi's No. 3 Argentina took down No. 12 Croatia 3–0 in World Cup semi-final
Messi's elusive World Cup title dream is still alive after No. 3 Argentina took down No. 12 Croatia 3–0 in yesterday’s semifinal.
December 14, 2022