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NWSL Commissioner Eyes Ambitious Expansion to 30 Teams

4/5/2025

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NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman dreams big, aiming for the league to soar to 30 teams, mirroring the NFL's success. With 14 teams currently and Boston and Denver set to join in 2026, she remains undeterred by concerns over player pool limits, confident that the U.S. is brimming with talent ready to fuel this ambitious expansion.

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NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman dreams big, aiming for the league to soar to 30 teams, mirroring the NFL's success. With 14 teams currently and Boston and Denver set to join in 2026, she remains undeterred by concerns over player pool limits, confident that the U.S. is brimming with talent ready to fuel this ambitious expansion.