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Women's soccer leagues aim for financial growth and independence

Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Reading v Chelsea - Madejski Stadium, Reading, Britain - May 27, 2023 Chelsea's Magdalena Eriksson celebrates with the trophy and team mates after winning the Women's Super League Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo

Overview

  • The WSL wants to become a billion-pound league within 10 years.
  • The WSL will be spun off into an independent entity called 'NewCo' run by the clubs.
  • The WSL signed its first broadcast deal in 2021 and will negotiate a new one after this season.
  • Increased interest after the success of the England women's team has brought more opportunities.
  • The WSL is working on governance to avoid issues like the Premier League's revenue-governance split.