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💸 A lionhearted approach💸 A lionhearted approach
Michele Kang expands her women's soccer empire with most recent purchase
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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 CupThe 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
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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 yearThe 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
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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
Football Australia is taking the next steps to grow the sport Down UnderFootball Australia is taking the next steps to grow the sport Down Under
Football Australia is taking the next steps to grow the sport Down Under
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Now, Football Australia is making sure women’s footy takes the next step Down Under.
December 01, 2023
English Premier League teams are proposing a private equity deal to invest in WSL’s commercial operationsEnglish Premier League teams are proposing a private equity deal to invest in WSL’s commercial operations
English Premier League teams are proposing a private equity deal to invest in WSL’s commercial operations
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November 29, 2023
The second-tier Women’s Championship confirms interest in being part of NewCoThe 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
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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 playersGotham 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
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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
The Portland Thorns may finally have a buyer in the Bhathal familyThe Portland Thorns may finally have a buyer in the Bhathal family
The Portland Thorns may finally have a buyer in the Bhathal family
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The team is reportedly in exclusive talks with the Bhathal family, but no deal has been finalized yet.
November 17, 2023
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
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