Denver to Join NWSL in 2026 with New Professional Women's Soccer Team
Denver will have a new NWSL team by 2026, expanding the league's reach and marking the city's first major women's professional sports team.
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 in the Mile High City.
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.
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.
Passing on Cincinnati, NWSL officially makes Denver the league's 16th franchise
The National Women's Soccer League expansion race is officially over, and Cincinnati lost out to Denver. 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.
Denver awarded NWSL’s 16th franchise at record $110 million expansion fee
On Thursday, the National Women’s Soccer League awarded Denver the league’s 16th franchise at a record $110 million expansion fee, according to a person familiar with the deal, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss nonpublic details.
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.
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 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
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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.
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