Stars like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe won't disappear from television screens after the Women's World Cup, with news of a broadcast agreement between the National Women's Soccer League and ESPN that covers the remainder of the professional league's 2019 season.
The NWSL and ESPN announced an agreement Thursday in which the network will televise 14 games during the remainder of the season -- 11 games in the regular season and all three playoff games. Games will air on ESPN2 or ESPNEWS and will stream on the ESPN App.
The first game aired under the agreement will be the Portland Thorns hosting the Orlando Pride on July 14, a week after the United States plays the Netherlands in the World Cup final.