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.
The National Women’s Soccer League on Thursday awarded the league’s 16th franchise to Denver. The Denver NWSL team is set to begin play in the 2026 season. Denver is the second franchise awarded by the NWSL during this round of expansion, following Team 15 in Boston, taking the league from 14 to 16 clubs.
The National Women’s Soccer League has awarded its 16th franchise to Denver, Colorado. The franchise, which has yet to be named, will become the first women’s professional team in a major national league to call the Mile High City home.
The investment group bring the team to Denver said the team name and stadium location are still being finalized.
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The National Women's Soccer League officially announced the creation of a new team in Denver on Thursday. The franchise will begin play in the 2026 season. "I have the great honor of awarding the 16th NWSL franchise to the city of Denver," said NWSL Commissioner Jess Berman in a news conference with top leaders from Denver and Colorado present.
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has awarded Denver, Colorado the league’s 16th franchise and the team is set to begin play in the 2026 season.