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 is 16th team to join National Women's Soccer League
The National Women's Soccer League on Thursday formally announced Denver was awarded the 16th team, set to start play in 2026. It will become the city's first top-tier women's professional team.
Denver’s NWSL team to introduce pro women’s soccer to Mile High City
The first professional women's sports team in a major national league will soon call Denver home as the National Women's Soccer League, NWSL, announced its newest team will set up shop in the Mile High City.
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," said NWSL Commissioner Jess Berman in a news conference with top leaders from Denver and Colorado present.
Denver to Join NWSL in 2026 with New Professional Women's Soccer Team
Denver will have a new NWSL team by 2026, expanding the league's reach and marking the city's first major women's professional sports team.
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.
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The top level of professional women's soccer is coming to Colorado as NWSL announces Denver expansion franchise.
Denver to join the National Women’s Soccer League
Denver is the second franchise awarded by the NWSL during this round of expansion and the first women’s professional sports team in a major national league to call the Mile High
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