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NWSL looking to sell a Sunday night TV package
The league is courting both new and existing broadcast partners for a deal.
Boston’s NWSL team changes name following ridiculed ‘Too Many Balls’ launch
The team was widely ridiculed in October for its launch campaign, featuring the "Too Many Balls" slogan.
Ali Krieger on NWSL broadcasting growth: ‘You can actually see the quality you’re investing in.’
Roku launches first women’s sports league zone for NWSL
This is the latest step in Roku boosting its women's sports content.
NWSL docuseries director Marie Margolius: Women’s sports coverage should ‘focus on the sport’
"The best way that we can tell stories about women's sports is to focus on the sport, and to focus on the stakes and the competition."
CBS, ESPN, Amazon announce NWSL coverage plans for 2025 season
CBS will air the NWSL championship game in primetime for the fourth consecutive year.
‘CBS Mornings’ to host live show from NWSL Final
CPKC Stadium is the first soccer arena built for a women’s professional sports team in the world.
NWSL’s BOS Nation FC abandons ‘Too Many Balls’ website and shirts after criticism
"I honestly did not perceive this team to be so unserious."
ESPN AI recap of Alex Morgan’s final professional match fails to mention Alex Morgan
"[San Diego's Kennedy] Wesley was the standout player, contributing defensively as well as on offense."
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for August 23, 2024: how to watch NWSL return
The NWSL returns after its Olympic break with two games tonight.
Landon Donovan named interim head coach for NWSL’s San Diego Wave
“We are thrilled to have Landon join the club."
Atlanta United site ‘Scarves and Spikes’ retracts report on MLS-backed women’s league
NWSL star Ashley Sanchez soaked by sprinklers during sideline interview
"Oh shoot. Oh my gosh!"
San Diego Wave ex-employees blast Jill Ellis & others, club responds with ‘defamatory statements’
‘It all starts with trust’: Betsy Riley and Mike Watts discuss how Prime Video’s NWSL coverage got key off-field access
Prime Video’s Mike Watts, Betsy Riley talk ‘unfathomable’ growth of NWSL, evolution of women’s soccer broadcasting
CBS Sports expands NWSL deal to include Femenil Summer Cup with Liga MX
CBS Sports is adding even more women's soccer to its schedule this summer.
JJ Watt has hilarious comment on carrying emergency diaper for his son
"This ain’t my first rodeo. (You can imagine how the first rodeo went now that I carry a back pocket diaper at events.)"
Women’s sports coverage is growing – who is it for?
Carson Pickett reunited with young fan with limb difference on NWSL on ION pregame show feature
"To be able to share that moment with you, even though you were so young, was one of the coolest things ever."
Prime Video announces 2024 NWSL broadcasters, including Kealia Watt
A week ahead of the start of its NWSL coverage, Prime Video has revealed its lineup of NWSL broadcasters.
Scripps Sports announces NWSL on ION plans, including talent for league’s first weekly studio shows
Scripps Sports has released their NWSL studio and match broadcast lineups.
Scripps Sports’ Brian Lawlor talks one-year anniversary: ‘You’ve got to go where there’s opportunity.’
"I think you'll see us continuing to acquire sports rights."
NWSL announces new media rights deals, reportedly paying $60 million annually
The NWSL's new media rights deals have finally been announced.