NWSL Commissioner to Announce New Franchise Plans in Columbus
NWSL commissioner to give major soccer announcement in Columbus. Watch
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NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman will announce significant developments regarding a new soccer franchise in Columbus, Ohio, on April 21. The announcement follows a commitment from local officials to support the establishment of a training facility, potentially making Columbus the 18th city with an NWSL team by 2028.
- 01NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman will make a major announcement on April 21.
- 02Columbus is in talks to secure an NWSL franchise, potentially becoming the 18th city with a team.
- 03Local officials, including Columbus mayor Andrew Ginther, will participate in the announcement.
- 04The Franklin County Commissioners have agreed to contribute $25 million for a training facility.
- 05Games for the new franchise could start in 2028, similar to Atlanta's recent expansion.
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NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman is scheduled to make a significant announcement regarding a potential new soccer franchise in Columbus, Ohio, at 3:30 p.m. on April 21. The announcement will be livestreamed and includes participation from key local figures such as Columbus mayor Andrew Ginther and Haslam Sports Group managing partner Whitney Haslam Johnson. The ownership group, led by Jimmy and Dee Haslam, who also own the Cleveland Browns, is pushing for the franchise, which would make Columbus the 18th city to join the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Recently, the Franklin County Commissioners approved a $25 million contribution to support the construction of the team's training facility, a crucial step in securing the franchise. If successful, the new team's games would commence in 2028, following a similar timeline to the league's latest addition, Atlanta, which paid $165 million for its expansion fee.
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The establishment of an NWSL team in Columbus would enhance local sports culture and provide new opportunities for community engagement and economic development.
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