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NWSL sets record-length 2027 season to leverage Women's World Cup momentum

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The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has announced its 2027 calendar, which will begin earlier and feature its longest season to date. This schedule is designed to capitalize on the momentum and fan interest generated by the FIFA Women's World Cup, where a significant number of NWSL players will participate. While league officials see this as a major opportunity for growth and fan acquisition, challenges remain, including navigating cold weather for early-season games in certain markets and ensuring player health. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sasha Rogelberg ·

    Women’s professional soccer has a champagne problem: A packed calendar around the World Cup that will test the sustainability of its mega growth

    “That schedule was intentionally designed to position the NWSL at the center of one of the biggest years in the history of women's soccer,” Commissioner Jessica Berman said.

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