Jessica Berman Is SI’s 2024 Innovator of the Year
Jessica Berman looked around her suite with delight. The setting—the NWSL championship in November—was one that would have ...
The Force in Women’s Sports That’s Even More Powerful Than Caitlin Clark
Denver will be named the winner of a new women’s pro soccer franchise—beating Clark’s Cincinnati bid in part because it plans ...
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Denver to join NWSL as 16th franchise in 2026
The National Women's Soccer League officially announced on Thursday that Denver will join the league as its 16th team in 2026. "As the NWSL continues its ...
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For National Women’s Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman, growing women’s soccer starts with Jewish values
(JTA) — Some sports fans collect trading cards. Others collect autographs. You could say Jessica Berman collects sports leagues. Berman, a Jewish day school alum with deep roots in New York’s ...
NWSL announces Denver as next expansion franchise with team set to begin play in 2026
"As the NWSL continues its rapid growth, we knew it was critical to launch our 16th team in a city with a passionate sports culture and vibrant fan base, and Denver is the perfect match," said NWSL ...
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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NWSL commissioner Berman offers updates on expansion, schedule and infrastructure
Expansion dominated the discussion as NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman addressed media gathered at the league's first-ever media day, a two-day event featuring nearly three dozen players.