by admin | Dec 30, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The NWSL reportedly narrowed the potential sites for expansion teams down to three cities, and one mayor is voicing her support. “Our city would obviously be an excellent home for a team of world class athletes representing the best women’s soccer league in the...
by admin | Oct 31, 2022 | Pay Equity, Representation, SEW
The National Women’s Soccer League arrived in Washington this week for its championship game carrying the weight of a recent report documenting widespread malfeasance but also bearing signs of a brighter future. Saturday night’s title game at Audi Field, pitting the...
by admin | Sep 13, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The WNBA is going to expand. Exactly when and where those new franchises will be is getting closer to being a reality. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Sunday, before the Las Vegas Aces took a 1-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals, the league has narrowed its focus to...
by admin | Jul 20, 2022 | Representation, SEW
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is on her 12-city tour of the league, and landed in Los Angeles Tuesday to take in Sparks vs. Fever. Engelbert took some time to speak with the media, which included members of Swish Appeal, about the state of the WNBA and how it...
by admin | Jul 19, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
As American women seethe over the loss of their rights and full standing in society, the WNBA and the NWSL have an opportunity to make a strong statement on their behalf. Both leagues plan to add two expansion teams over the next three years, and at least a dozen...
by admin | Jul 18, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said reproductive rights will be considered when the league looks at locations for possible expansion teams. The league, which currently has 12 teams, is looking to add two more in 2024. Read...
by admin | May 11, 2022 | Representation, SEW
If given a choice between league expansion and roster expansion in the WNBA, coaches and players would favor the latter. As teams made cuts last week ahead of opening weekend, many stars expressed discontent with the size of rosters. Of the league’s 12 teams, 10 began...
by admin | Jan 11, 2022 | Representation, SEW
On Oct. 17, Lexie Brown became a W.N.B.A champion. She and the Chicago Sky defeated the Phoenix Mercury to win the first title in franchise history. Yet, four months prior, Brown was sitting at home wondering if she would ever find her way back into the league. Brown...
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