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NWSL Aims for 32 Teams Amid Women's Soccer Surge

4/9/2025

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NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman unveiled an exciting vision for the league's future, aiming to expand to 32 teams amid a surge of interest in women's soccer. With the addition of franchises in Boston and Denver, the league will grow to 16 teams next season. Berman is also strategizing to keep the games alive during the 2026 Men's World Cup, tackling scheduling hurdles head-on.

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NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman unveiled an exciting vision for the league's future, aiming to expand to 32 teams amid a surge of interest in women's soccer. With the addition of franchises in Boston and Denver, the league will grow to 16 teams next season. Berman is also strategizing to keep the games alive during the 2026 Men's World Cup, tackling scheduling hurdles head-on.