Early in her career, Jessica Berman often found herself as the only woman in the room, first at the NHL and later as the deputy commissioner of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). But everything shifted two years ago when she became commissioner for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). During her inaugural Zoom call with …
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Who Is Jessica Berman and How Did She Help NWSL Valuations Soar?
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