Sophia Smith, Michael Wilson
The first professional women's sports team in a major national league will soon call Denver home as the National Women's Soccer League, NWSL, announced its newest team will set up shop in the Mile High City.
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.
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.
Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson have all had injury, fitness and availability woes since helping USWNT clinch a gold medal last summer.
Team of the Year star Sophia Smith talks to JWS about making the EA FC Ultimate Team, USWNT growth, and her upcoming NWSL season.
The Portland Thorns 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season will open on the road for the second-consecutive year, once again facing the Kansas City Current on March 15 at CPKC Stadium.