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The NWSL officially awarded Boston an expansion team
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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 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 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 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 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
Recent survey found that there was more demand than supply for women’s sports merchandise
Recent survey found that there was more demand than supply for women’s sports merchandise
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On Monday, the Sports Business Journal (SBJ) and the Wasserman Group released a study highlighting the dearth of women’s sports merch, especially when it comes to soccer.
August 23, 2023
The FIFA Women's World Cup generated $570M in revenue
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The FIFA Women's World Cup generated $570M in revenue
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August 21, 2023
It’s becoming increasingly obvious that international soccer is for the girls, but brands and investors are still catching up.
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Ep #305: A conversation with LPGA stars Nelly Korda, Stacy Lewis, and Lilia Vu before the Solheim Cup
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Ep #305: A conversation with LPGA stars Nelly Korda, Stacy Lewis, and Lilia Vu before the Solheim Cup

September 21, 2023

Fore!

We have an extra special treat on today’s episode of The GIST of It — a conversation with a trio of Team USA’s best golfers: world No. 2 Lilia Vu, world No. 3 Nelly Korda, and the squad’s Solheim Cup captain, Stacy Lewis. Our producer Dee Lab sat down with the gals to discuss all the deets on the Solheim Cup, one of golf’s most anticipated tourneys.

They’ll chat through the state of women’s golf, what makes the Solheim Cup so unique, how they’re preparing, and what it means to tee it up for Team USA. Happy listening!


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A diverse group of Chicago women are negotiating to purchase the Chicago Red Stars
A diverse group of Chicago women are negotiating to purchase the Chicago Red Stars
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According to a press release yesterday, a “diverse group of Chicago women business and civic leaders” has negotiated a deal to buy the team from its current owners.
August 16, 2023
This year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) continues to smash attendance and viewership records
This year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) continues to smash attendance and viewership records
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As this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) continues to smash attendance and viewership records, the time to invest in global women’s soccer is now. Here’s a breakdown by the numbers.
August 09, 2023
Gaps in equal pay and level of play are closing in women’s soccer
Gaps in equal pay and level of play are closing in women’s soccer
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Gaps in equal pay and level of play are closing in women’s soccer. This follows women’s sports’ circle of life: growing viewership and attendance numbers lead to more investment and ultimately better competition, with brand deals and sponsorships serving as the all-important middleman.
August 09, 2023
Data continues to show growth and popularity for women's soccer
Data continues to show growth and popularity for women's soccer
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We’ve covered the pay gap and the difference in media rights and sponsorship deals for men’s and women’s soccer, but how different is fan interest in men’s World Cups (WCs) and WWCs?
July 26, 2023
Who are the top paid athletes at this year's Women's World Cup?
Who are the top paid athletes at this year's Women's World Cup?
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Forbes recently released its list of the top paid athletes in this year’s WWC, ranging from $1.1M to $7.1M throughout the top 15.
July 24, 2023
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