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NWSL expands use of Amazon’s suite of services with extensive multiyear partnershipNWSL expands use of Amazon’s suite of services with extensive multiyear partnership
NWSL expands use of Amazon’s suite of services with extensive multiyear partnership
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Commerce behemoth Amazon is expanding its recent NWSL media rights deal through a multiyear partnership with the league that involves Amazon Prime and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Additionally, the deal makes Amazon the exclusive retail partner of the NWSL and an official licensee.
March 13, 2024
WSL attendance is on the rise as clubs continue to break recordsWSL attendance is on the rise as clubs continue to break records
WSL attendance is on the rise as clubs continue to break records
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The Women’s Super League (WSL) is enjoying a 43% attendance boost YoY, with Arsenal leading the way in proving that the league deserves a bigger stage. While popularity and crowd sizes do vary among clubs, the overall numbers show upward trends across the board.
March 11, 2024
UK expresses interest in hosting FIFA Women’s World Cup in the 2030sUK expresses interest in hosting FIFA Women’s World Cup in the 2030s
UK expresses interest in hosting FIFA Women’s World Cup in the 2030s
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As the UK further invests in expanding its women’s soccer footprint, governmental agency UK Sport shared its ambitions to host the country’s first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) in the 2030s.
March 08, 2024
24 Hour Fitness becomes founding partner of Angel City FC through multiyear deal24 Hour Fitness becomes founding partner of Angel City FC through multiyear deal
24 Hour Fitness becomes founding partner of Angel City FC through multiyear deal
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24 Hour Fitness is bulking up its existing NWSL ties. After renewing and expanding its year-long sponsorship of San Diego Wave FC last month, the gym brand signed a multiyear deal yesterday to become a founding level partner of Angel City FC.
March 08, 2024
NWSL issues ownership rules for private equity and sovereign wealth fund investmentNWSL issues ownership rules for private equity and sovereign wealth fund investment
NWSL issues ownership rules for private equity and sovereign wealth fund investment
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NWSL owners rolled out new rules last week about how private equity (PE) funds can invest in multiple teams. The policy also excludes sovereign wealth funds from ownership, meaning Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and other state-owned investment funds will be unable to buy NWSL stakes as the league grows.
March 04, 2024
TOCA signs multiyear partnership with NWSL’s Thompson sistersTOCA signs multiyear partnership with NWSL’s Thompson sisters
TOCA signs multiyear partnership with NWSL’s Thompson sisters
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Soccer tech company TOCA announced an extensive multiyear partnership with Angel City FC teammates (and sisters!) Alyssa and Gisele Thompson yesterday. While the Thompsons have secured groundbreaking deals in the past, this marks their first deal that includes an equity stake.
February 28, 2024
Australia reports economic impact of $867.5M from 2023 FIFA Women’s World CupAustralia reports economic impact of $867.5M from 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Australia reports economic impact of $867.5M from 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) had a profound economic and social impact for host country Australia, according to a recent Football Australia report. Here are some key numbers from the Land Down Under.
February 26, 2024
WSL begins negotiating new media rights deals with UK networksWSL begins negotiating new media rights deals with UK networks
WSL begins negotiating new media rights deals with UK networks
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After joining forces with the Women’s Championship (WC) and reorganizing under NewCo, the Women’s Super League (WSL) is taking the next big step toward getting paid. Following in the footsteps of FIFA and the NWSL, the WSL is negotiating to have every game shown live in the UK next season.
February 16, 2024
Google inks integrated multiyear partnership with the NWSLGoogle inks integrated multiyear partnership with the NWSL
Google inks integrated multiyear partnership with the NWSL
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During a hectic 2024 NWSL offseason, the league made its own game-changing move by signing a multiyear partnership with Google yesterday. Google Pixel will become the NWSL’s official mobile phone partner and a title sponsor, in addition to supporting tech activations.
February 14, 2024
NewCo lands $25.2M loan from the English Premier LeagueNewCo lands $25.2M loan from the English Premier League
NewCo lands $25.2M loan from the English Premier League
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England’s newly-formed NewCo, which consists of the top two flights of English women’s football — the Women’s Super League (WSL) and Women’s Championship (WC) — just landed a $25.2M interest-free loan from the English Premier League (EPL) several months after the WSL requested money to revamp UK women’s soccer.
February 12, 2024
Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse invests in AFC Toronto CityOlympic sprinter Andre De Grasse invests in AFC Toronto City
Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse invests in AFC Toronto City
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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
The Kansas City Current locks down numerous sponsorships ahead of brand new stadium openingThe Kansas City Current locks down numerous sponsorships ahead of brand new stadium opening
The Kansas City Current locks down numerous sponsorships ahead of brand new stadium opening
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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
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