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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
The Portland Thorns were sold to the Bhathal family for a record $63MThe Portland Thorns were sold to the Bhathal family for a record $63M
The Portland Thorns were sold to the Bhathal family for a record $63M
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The sale marks a record price for an NWSL team — it’s higher than the $53M expansion fee for Bay FC and Boston and nearly double the $35.5M sale of the Chicago Red Stars last August.
January 05, 2024
Money moves in NWSL free agencyMoney moves in NWSL free agency
Money moves in NWSL free agency
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This year’s expanded free agency and record-breaking contracts are proving that the league’s rapid growth means a more lucrative — and at times, challenging — field of play for all involved.
December 22, 2023
English goalkeeper Mary Earps speaks out on Nike kit fiascoEnglish goalkeeper Mary Earps speaks out on Nike kit fiasco
English goalkeeper Mary Earps speaks out on Nike kit fiasco
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ICYMI, the brand didn’t sell Earps’ jersey during the competition, but eventually listened to fan demand and watched the kit sell out immediately — twice.
December 20, 2023
Michele Kang expands her women's soccer empire with most recent purchaseMichele Kang expands her women's soccer empire with most recent purchase
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
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