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How Did Denver Become the NWSL's 16th Expansion Team?

NWSL Sophia Smith Soccer Colorado Mallory Swanson Mal Swanson Sportico Utah United States Bay FC

Denver has grown to be a hotbed for talent, with USWNT stars Mallory Swanson (left) and Sophia Smith (right) both growing up in Colorado | IMAGO / PanoramiC

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is rapidly expanding. Founded in 2013 with eight inaugural teams, the league is set to increase to 16 clubs for the 2026 season.

Last week, ESPN and Sportico reported that a Denver ownership group had won the race to become the league's 16th team. The Colorado group fought off competition from expansion bids in Cincinnati and Cleveland. The NWSL has yet to announce the addition of Denver publicly.

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