The top level of professional women's soccer is coming to Colorado as NWSL announces Denver expansion franchise.

The club’s alternate governor Mellody Hobson declared Thursday’s launch as further evidence that “women’s sports are at a ...

From grassroots efforts led by former player Jordan Angeli to a record-setting expansion fee, here's how NWSL ended up in ...

NWSL chose Denver as its next expansion franchise in part due to For Denver FC, a grassroots movement to bring professional ...

The National Women's Soccer League officially awarded its 16th franchise to Denver, with play set to begin in 2026, the ...

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.

Sportico previously reported the team was acquired for a record $110 million expansion fee, more than twice what Boston's ...

The franchise, which has yet to be named, will become the first women’s professional team in a major national league in the city.

The locations of the Denver NWSL franchise's permanent and temporary stadiums are unknown, but the area's newest pro team owners said Thursday they plan unprecedented investment in women's sports.

"As the NWSL continues its rapid growth, we knew it was critical to launch our 16th team in a city with a passionate sports culture and vibrant fan base, and Denver is the perfect match," said NWSL ...