Passing on Cincinnati, NWSL officially makes Denver the league's 16th franchise
NWSL officials on Thursday announced that Denver will onboard as the league's 16th franchise, with the city set to begin on-field play in 2026. The announcement followed more than a month of reporting and anticipation that pointed to Denver winning the bid over Cincinnati and Cleveland, the other finalist cities.
How Denver landed NWSL franchise to bring women’s professional sports back to Colorado
For Denver FC’s grassroots movement to rally the city around a bid for an NWSL paid off this month, when the league awarded Denver its 16th team, set to begin play in 2026.
Denver’s NWSL team to introduce pro women’s soccer to Mile High City
The first professional women’s sports team in a major national league will soon call Denver home as the National Women’s Soccer League, NWSL, announced its newest team will set up shop
NWSL picks Denver for 16th women's soccer franchise
The National Women's Soccer League officially awarded its 16th franchise to Denver, with play set to begin in 2026, the league announced Thursday. The team's name, colors, brand identity and crest will be revealed later.
Denver team to join NWSL in 2026 after official unveiling
Denver was officially announced as the NWSL's 16th team on Thursday and will begin play in 2026. The ownership group is led by Rob Cohen, the chairman and CEO of IMA Financial Group, who will serve as controlling owner.
Denver to join NWSL in 2026 after franchise award
Denver, Colorado has become the latest city to benefit from the National Women's Soccer League's rapid expansion after being awarded a franchise on Thursday that will join the NWSL in the 2026 season.
NWSL announces Denver as next expansion franchise with team set to begin play in 2026
T he National Women's Soccer League will have 16 teams in 2026 as the league officially announced Denver as the next expansion franchise on Thursday. They'll begin play alongside
NWSL confirms award of 16th team franchise to Denver
The franchise, which has yet to be named, will become the first women’s professional team in a major national league in the city.
Denver is 16th team to join National Women's Soccer League
The National Women's Soccer League on Thursday formally announced Denver was awarded the 16th team, set to start play in 2026. It will become the city's first top-tier women's professional team.
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Angel City hires former Thorns and Netherlands coach Mark Parsons as new GM
LOS ANGELES — Former Portland Thorns and Netherlands national team coach Mark Parsons has been named ... parted ways with the National Women's Soccer League club in December and is now ...
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Denver officially chosen as home for new National Women's Soccer League team, set to start playing next year
The National Women's Soccer League announced that Denver will soon be home to a women's professional soccer team, and there are plans to build a soccer stadium for the club.
Sisters Alyssa and Gisele Thompson sign contract extensions to stay with Angel City
Alyssa Thompson and her younger sister Gisele are hoping this could be the season for a Thompson-to-Thompson goal. The ...
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Angel City hires former Thorns and Netherlands coach Parsons as new GM
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Portland Thorns and Netherlands national team coach Mark Parsons has been named ... parted ways with the National Women's Soccer League club in December and is ...
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'No reason' NWSL can't expand to 30 teams: Commissioner Jessica Berman
National Women’s Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman said she foresees a day with 30 teams in the competition. When ...
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Two-time World Cup winner Christen Press re-signs with Angel City
Two-time Women’s World Cup winner Christen Press re-signed with Angel City, the National Women’s Soccer League club ...
USWNT's Naomi Girma, Crystal Dunn, Jenna Nighswonger move to Europe: What it means for NWSL, women's soccer
T he winter transfer window has been unexpectedly busy in the women's game, especially as a flurry of U.S. women's national ...
NWSL news: KC Current locks up Chawinga, Thompson sisters sign ACFC extensions and more
In recent NWSL updates, the Kansas City Current finalized a new contract with reigning league MVP Temwa Chawinga, Angel City ...