Women’s sports are increasingly described as a “rocket ship” about to take off. Listen to an interview with National Women’s Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman, and you’ll hear the phrase. All the progress being made in sponsorships, attendance, and media rights is part of the “fuel” for this metaphoric launch.
Before takeoff or even construction of this vessel, however, there needed to be a blueprint. Read More
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