🧵 When the National Women's Soccer League erupted into controversy this season over a slew of assault allegations, the future of the league — and more broadly, U.S. women’s professional soccer — looked uncertain.
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The U.S. has had three women's professional soccer leagues in two decades, with the first two each lasting just three seasons. But the NWSL may be on a different path.
That is, if the league and its teams put players' concerns front and center.
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That is, if the league and its teams put players' concerns front and center.
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Multiple NWSL players this year detailed cases of harassment and abuse. What followed was a league-wide reckoning:
❌ Games canceled
❌ NWSL commissioner stepped down
❌ Multiple coaches fired
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❌ Games canceled
❌ NWSL commissioner stepped down
❌ Multiple coaches fired
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Turning to the future, sports researchers say that to ensure a sustainable, viable NWSL, players must stand at the center of the league.
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What's next for the NWSL?
2️⃣ The league is set to expand by 2 teams next season.
📄 The NWSL agreed to meet all 8 demands put forth by the players association
🏟 Kansas City's team owners announced plans to construct a $70M stadium for the women's team.
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2️⃣ The league is set to expand by 2 teams next season.
📄 The NWSL agreed to meet all 8 demands put forth by the players association
🏟 Kansas City's team owners announced plans to construct a $70M stadium for the women's team.
axios.com/nwsl-women-soc…
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