Columbus Awarded NWSL Expansion Team as League Announces 18th Franchise
Columbus Joins the National Women's Soccer League
Columbus, Ohio, has officially been awarded a National Women's Soccer League expansion team. The announcement came on Tuesday, April 21, at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field, confirming that Columbus will become the league's 18th franchise.
Expansion Details
The club is set to begin play in spring 2028 alongside fellow expansion side Atlanta. Columbus joins Boston, Denver, and Atlanta as recent expansion sides.
- Columbus will be the 18th franchise in the National Women's Soccer League.
- The team is scheduled to start playing in spring 2028.
- Columbus joins Atlanta, Boston, and Denver as recent expansion teams.
League Growth
The addition of Columbus and Atlanta reflects the growing interest and investment in women's soccer in the United States. The National Women's Soccer League continues to expand its reach with new teams and markets.
