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National Women’s Soccer League
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  National Women's Soccer League Bay FC forward Princess Marfo (center) drives the ball during the first half of the NWSL football (soccer) match against the Chicago Stars FC in San Jose, California, on May 5, 2024. (more) National Women’s Soccer League American sports organization Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: NWSL Written by Thad King Thad King was an editor at Encyclopædia Britannica for 15 years. Thad King Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Nov 20, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " When did the National Womenu2019s Soccer League (NWSL) launch? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The NWSL began play in 2013." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How many teams were in the NWSL for the 2024 season? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The NWSL comprised 14 teams in the 2024 season." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is the significance of CPKC Stadium? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, is the first stadium in the world built specifically for a womenu2019s sports team." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is the NWSLu2019s broadcasting deal worth? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "In 2023 the NWSL finalized a four-year broadcasting deal worth $240 million." } } ] } Top Questions When did the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) launch? The NWSL began play in 2013.

  How many teams were in the NWSL for the 2024 season? The NWSL comprised 14 teams in the 2024 season.

  What is the significance of CPKC Stadium? CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, is the first stadium in the world built specifically for a women’s sports team.

  What is the NWSL’s broadcasting deal worth? In 2023 the NWSL finalized a four-year broadcasting deal worth $240 million.

  National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), American women’s professional football (soccer) league that began play in 2013. The first women’s professional league in the United States, the Women’s United Soccer Association, debuted in 2001; this iteration folded after three seasons and was succeeded by Women’s Professional Soccer from 2007 to 12. The NWSL debuted in 2012. The league, which played its first game on April 13, 2013, consisted of eight teams. There were several expansions over the next decade, and as of the 2024 season there were 14 teams, with plans to add 2 more teams by 2026. The NWSL comprised ...(100 of 661 words)

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