NWSL announces Denver as next expansion franchise with team set to begin play in 2026

The league officially awarded the next NWSL expansion franchise

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Denver awarded NWSL's 16th franchise at record $110 million expansion fee

The latest NWSL team sale demonstrates the health of professional women's soccer.
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Denver lands 16th NWSL franchise at record $110m expansion fee

Denver to join NWSL as 16th franchise in 2026 Owners plan dedicated stadium and facilities The National Women’s Soccer League officially announced on Thursday that Denver will join the league as ...
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Denver awarded NWSL's 16th franchise at record $110 million expansion fee

Professional women’s soccer is coming to Denver, Colorado, beginning in 2026.
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Denver named NWSL's 16th team; to start in '26

Denver was officially announced as the NWSL's 16th team on Thursday, and will begin play in 2026.
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Mike Tirico will be lead play-by-play announcer when NBC begins its NBA coverage next season

Mike Tirico has been selected as NBC’s lead play-by-play announcer when it begins its coverage of the NBA next season
ABC News - Jan. 22
Report: Denver gets NWSL's 16th team for $110M

Denver has been awarded the 16th franchise in the National Women's Soccer League for a record $110 million fee, Sportico reported Thursday.
ESPN - Jan. 3
Denver group lands NWSL team for record $110M expansion fee, Sportico reports

An NWSL expansion team is headed to Denver for a record $110 million expansion fee
ABC News - Jan. 2