The National Women’s Soccer League will officially grow to 14 clubs in 2024 with the arrival of a highly anticipated Bay Area expansion team ready to spend.
The NWSL announced its latest franchise and details of a star-studded ownership group Tuesday. A source familiar with the group’s plans told Yahoo Sports that it intends to invest an initial $125 million in the team, with the biggest chunks dedicated to a brand new training facility and a record-high $53 million expansion fee.
That money will largely be supplied by Sixth Street, the global investment firm behind the expansion bid.