NWSL National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman has announced plans to expand the league beyond the 18 teams set for 2028, with a new target of 20 clubs. The league intends to open the data room for prospective teams 19 and 20 soon, according to Yardbarker and Leaders Week London.
- Commissioner Berman aims for 20 NWSL teams, surpassing the previously announced 18-team goal for 2028.
- The NWSL will soon open a data room for potential expansion teams 19 and 20 (via Leaders Week London).
- The league has grown significantly under Berman, who became commissioner in April 2022.
NWSL Growth Trajectory
Jessica Berman, who took on the role of NWSL Commissioner in April 2022, has overseen a period of rapid growth for the league (according to Equalizer Soccer). During her inaugural season, the NWSL comprised 12 teams. That number has since increased to 16 and is slated to reach 18 by 2028 (via Equalizer Soccer). Berman’s latest announcement signals an even more ambitious vision for the league’s future.
The commissioner made her intentions clear at Leaders Week London, stating the NWSL’s commitment to continued expansion (via Leaders Week London). This strategic move underscores the league’s confidence in its ability to grow and compete within the North American sports landscape.
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