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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
Mallory Swanson signs highest paying contract in NWSL historyMallory Swanson signs highest paying contract in NWSL history
Mallory Swanson signs highest paying contract in NWSL history
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Less than one year after a knee injury sidelined her for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson inked the largest and highest-paying contract in NWSL history yesterday, a $2M, five-year deal.
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
The men's and women's MAC Hermann Trophy finalistsThe men's and women's MAC Hermann Trophy finalists
The men's and women's MAC Hermann Trophy finalists
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The men’s and women’s MAC Hermann Trophy winners, aka soccer’s MVPs, will be announced tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET.
January 05, 2024
NJ/NY Gotham FC signed two USWNT superstarsNJ/NY Gotham FC signed two USWNT superstars
NJ/NY Gotham FC signed two USWNT superstars
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Defending champions NJ/NY Gotham FC are making all the money moves this offseason, signing two USWNT superstars, with two more reportedly on the horizon.
January 03, 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
The top picks from this year's MLS SuperDraftThe top picks from this year's MLS SuperDraft
The top picks from this year's MLS SuperDraft
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Just one week after Clemson hoisted the national championship trophy, the NCAA’s stars set their sights on an even bigger stage — yesterday’s MLS SuperDraft.
December 20, 2023
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