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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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

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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 ...
How The NWSL Chose Its Latest ($110m) Team | Full Time Podcast
Welcome to Full Time with Meg Linehan, a show about women's soccer. In this episode, Meg and Theo Lloyd-Hughes break down how ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
NWSL players are heading overseas. What does this mean for the league going forward?
A busy NWSL offseason has seen an unexpected trend, with top players like Naomi Girma joining England's WSL instead of ...