The NWSL has awarded an expansion team to Columbus for a record $205 million fee, which will increase the league's size to 18 clubs by 2028.

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The thread discusses the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) awarding an expansion team to Columbus for a record $205 million fee, marking the league's growth to 18 clubs by 2028. This development highlights the league's expansion strategy and financial investment in new teams.

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Parent: SportsEntity: National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)Impact: positiveDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: The financial investment and expansion of the NWSL

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NWSL awards expansion team to Columbus for record $205 million fee https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7215893/2026/04/21/nwsl-expansion-team-columbus-2028/ Columbus joins Atlanta as a 2028 entrant into the league, which will grow to 18 clubs #Soccer #Football

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NWSL awards expansion team to Columbus for record $205 million fee https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7215893/2026/04/21/nwsl-expansion-team-columbus-2028/ Columbus joins Atlanta as a 2028 entrant into the league, which will grow to 18 clubs #Sports #News

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