NWSL’s D.C. Spirit Sale: ‘Coup, Lies’ Baldwin Says in Letter
The contentious dispute over the sale of the Washington Spirit women’s soccer team grew even more heated Wednesday, as the NWSL team’s controlling owner, Steve Baldwin…
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NWSL Board Vote Clears Major Hurdle for Michele Kang’s Takeover
The NWSL board voted Saturday to allow Washington Spirit debt holders to convert their notes to equity, a move that could pave the way for co-owner Y. Michele Kang to…
Sporticast: Washington Spirit Sale Saga, NFL Playoffs Kick Off
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including some twists in…
Boehly, Kang Standoff Over D.C. Team Sale Heads to League Office
The sale of the NWSL’s Washington Spirit took another abrupt turn this week, lengthening a saga that began with a league-altering abuse scandal before turning to…
Todd Boehly-Led Group in Exclusive Talks to Buy NWSL’s Washington Spirit
A group led by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly and US Squash board member Jennifer Mackesy has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire the NWSL-champion…
NWSL, Crypto Broker Voyager Ink One of League’s Largest Partnerships
The National Women’s Soccer League has signed a multi-year deal with cryptocurrency brokerage Voyager Digital, one of the largest corporate sponsorships in league…
NWSL Renews Nike Deal as Tumultuous Season Comes to Close
The National Women’s Soccer League, beset by a scandal that shook the league to its core, is ending the season with a jolt of positive news, announcing a long-term…
NWSL Enters Playoffs Hopeful for Fresh Start in Wake of Scandal
A little more than a month has passed since the National Women’s Soccer League found itself embroiled in a mushrooming scandal involving allegations of abuse by a number…
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Payscale Joins Angel City’s Founding Partners Ahead of NWSL Debut
Compensation software and data company Payscale Inc., has joined Angel City FC’s roster of founding partners. Payscale will serve as the Los Angeles-based NWSL expansion…
NWSL Taps Marla Messing as Interim CEO Amid Abuse Scandal
The National Women’s Soccer League has tapped sports executive Marla Messing to be interim CEO as the nine-year-old league and its clubs navigate the fallout from…
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NWSL’s OL Reign Adds Anonymous Reporting, HR Staffer Amid Scandal
As the NWSL and its clubs grapple with the fallout from allegations of abuse by a number of its coaches, a series of investigations—from the implicated teams all the way…
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NWSL Sponsors Hang On as Scandals and Resignations Roil League
During the summer of 2019, Anheuser-Busch launched a marketing campaign starring a pink-haired Megan Rapinoe, fresh off a captivating U.S. Women’s National Team World…
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