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.
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 Joins NWSL Expansion with New Women's Soccer Franchise
Denver, Colorado, has secured a spot in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) expansion and will host a new franchise starting in the 2026 season. The city's first professional women's sports team benefits from robust local support and is backed by the IMA Financial Group CEO,
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.
NWSL confirms award of 16th team franchise to Denver
The franchise, which has yet to be named, will become the first women’s professional team in a major national league in the city.
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.
Denver Awarded NWSL's 16th Franchise, Will Begin Play in 2026 Season
The National Women's Soccer League announced Thursday that it awarded Denver an expansion franchise. Denver will begin play during the 2026 season, along
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