Denver gets 16th NWSL franchise

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
NWSL Makes Denver Expansion Team Official for Record $110M Fee
The National Women’s Soccer League announced that Denver has been awarded the league’s 16th franchise and will begin play in 2026. The team will be controlled by IMA Financial Group CEO Robert Cohen.
Denver Awarded NWSL’s 16th Franchise, To Begin Play In 2026 Season
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has awarded Denver, Colorado the league’s 16th franchise and the team is set to begin play in the 2026 season.
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.
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.
Denver officially awarded 16th NWSL franchise, in line to begin play alongside BOS Nation FC in 2026
Sportico previously reported the team was acquired for a record $110 million expansion fee, more than twice what Boston's ownership paid for its franchise
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.
National Women's Soccer League awards Denver the league's 16th professional franchise
The National Women's Soccer League officially announced the creation of a new team in Denver on Thursday. The franchise will begin play in the 2026 season. "I have the great honor of awarding the 16th NWSL franchise to the city of Denver,
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.
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.
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