How NWSL is preparing for incoming expansion teams
How NWSL is preparing for incoming expansion teams
Around 18,000 fans are going to fill the stands at San Jose’s PayPal Park on Saturday to watch the Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC NWSL championship matchup. Looking to build on this season’s record success, the league is now adding two new teams — the Denver Summit and the Boston Legacy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady has an inside look.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, reporting on the NWSL's expansion plans. The team names and locations are confirmed by multiple sources. There's a slight positive slant towards the NWSL's growth and success, but it's not overly biased.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Around 18,000 fans are going to fill the stands at San Jose's PayPal Park on Saturday to watch the Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC NWSL championship matchup.
- Assessment: Unverified. The provided sources do not confirm attendance figures for the championship matchup.
- Claim: The league is now adding two new teams -- the Denver Summit and the Boston Legacy.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms Boston Legacy FC as an incoming expansion team.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms both Boston Legacy FC and Denver NWSL as incoming expansion teams.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms Denver Summit FC as an upcoming NWSL expansion team.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms Boston Legacy FC and Denver NWSL as incoming expansion sides.
- Assessment: Supported. Multiple sources confirm the addition of Boston Legacy and Denver Summit (or Denver NWSL) as expansion teams.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 2: "The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) today announced roster-building assets for use by incoming expansion teams Boston Legacy FC and Denver NWSL."
- Source 3: "Denver Summit FC, the upcoming US National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) expansion team, has appointed the premium experiences and commercial..."