Denver gets 16th NWSL franchise

NWSL officially introduces Denver as 16th franchise, with more than 2,000 fans signed up for season tickets on Day 1
The club’s alternate governor Mellody Hobson declared Thursday’s launch as further evidence that “women’s sports are at a generational shift.”
Denver Awarded NWSL’s 16th Franchise, To Begin Play In 2026 Season
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has awarded Denver, Colorado the league’s 16th franchise and the team is set to begin play in the 2026 season.
Denver awarded NWSL's 16th franchise at record $110 million expansion fee
Denver, Colorado, has been awarded the NWSL's 16th team. The team will begin playing in 2026. The franchise sold at a record $110 million expansion fee, according to a person familiar with the deal. Professional women's soccer is coming to Denver,
NWSL adds Denver as 16th franchise after record expansion fee
The National Women's Soccer League announced Denver as its 16th franchise on Thursday after ownership paid a record $110 million fee.
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 officially awarded 16th NWSL franchise, in line to begin play alongside BOS Nation FC in 2026
Sportico previously reported the team was acquired for a record $110 million expansion fee, more than twice what Boston's ownership paid for its franchise
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.
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.
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