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.
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.
Passing on Cincinnati, NWSL officially makes Denver the league's 16th franchise
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. The announcement followed more than a month of reporting and anticipation that pointed to Denver winning the bid over Cincinnati and Cleveland, the other finalist cities.
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’s NWSL team to introduce pro women’s soccer to Mile High City
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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 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
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 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 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
Owners of new Denver NWSL team plan dedicated stadium and facilities
The majority owner of the new National Women's Soccer League team in Denver says there are plans to build a dedicated soccer stadium for the club. The league formally announced on Thursday that Denver was awarded the 16th NWSL team,
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Denver officially chosen as home for new National Women's Soccer League team, set to start playing next year
The National Women's Soccer League announced that Denver will soon be home to a women's professional soccer team, and there are plans to build a soccer stadium for the club.
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