NWSL, Denver

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.
Denver Awarded NWSL's 16th Franchise, Will Begin Play in 2026 Season
The National Women's Soccer League announced Thursday that it awarded Denver an expansion franchise. Denver will begin play during the 2026 season, along
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.
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 commissioner Jessica Berman in a statement.
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,
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.
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The NWSL is headed to Denver. Here's what the league said about its future plans
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The exhaustive, exhausting, but somehow never boring revamped Champions League group phase is done. Some promises were ...
Owners of new Denver NWSL team plan dedicated stadium and facilities
The majority owner of the new National Women's Soccer League team in Denver says there are plans to build a dedicated soccer stadium for the club.
Top 10 NWSL Transfers of the Offseason
Reformatted in 2024 to be a single-match tournament, the cup final includes the winner of the NWSL Shield and the NWSL Championship. Since Orlando Pride secured both pieces of silverware, this ...
Denver to join the National Women’s Soccer League
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced Thursday that Denver will join the franchise. Denver is the second ...
Inside Denver’s winning NWSL bid: How grassroots and confidence beat stadium plans and Caitlin Clark
From grassroots efforts led by former player Jordan Angeli to a record-setting expansion fee, here's how NWSL ended up in the Mile High City ...
NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga signs contract extension with Kansas City Current
The Kansas City Current have signed National Women’s Soccer League Most Valuable Player Temwa Chawinga to a three-year ...