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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
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
How the NWSL expansion draft worksHow the NWSL expansion draft works
How the NWSL expansion draft works
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The NWSL’s two-team expansion draft kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. ET, providing the league’s incoming squads — Bay FC and the Utah Royals — an opportunity to fill their rosters with current NWSL players ahead of their upcoming inaugural season.
December 15, 2023
Clemson wins their fourth national championship in men's soccer Clemson wins their fourth national championship in men's soccer
Clemson wins their fourth national championship in men's soccer
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The No. 9–seed Clemson Tigers won their fourth national title on Monday after defeating fellow ACC squad No. 2 Notre Dame.
December 13, 2023
FIFPRO found that one in five players at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup were targets of online discrimination and threatsFIFPRO found that one in five players at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup were targets of online discrimination and threats
FIFPRO found that one in five players at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup were targets of online discrimination and threats
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In a report released on Monday, FIFPRO (the global soccer players’ union) found that one in five players at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) were targets of online discrimination and threats, with the USWNT subjected to the most abuse of the 32 teams.
December 13, 2023
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