"The new Columbus franchise will join the league alongside a team in Atlanta, which also begins play in 2028, to bring the NWSL to 18 teams."
"A major piece of the Columbus expansion bid centers around the plan to build a bespoke training facility for the NWSL team on the southwest side of the city."
"Columbus City Council approved their $25 million funding in a split vote on Monday night after a contentious public meeting."
"The NWSL has expanded rapidly in recent years, from 10 teams in 2021 to 18 by 2028, with expansion fees exploding from $2 million to $205 million."
The NWSL has awarded an expansion franchise to Columbus, Ohio, set to begin play in 2028. The Haslam Sports Group leads the ownership consortium, paying a $205 million expansion fee. The team will play at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, which will be renovated for the NWSL. A bespoke training facility is planned, with an initial investment of around $300 million, including $50 million in government funding. The NWSL has rapidly expanded from 10 teams in 2021 to 18 by 2028, with rising expansion fees reflecting this growth.
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