The NWSL’s latest expansion team will be called Bay Football Club, the founders announced Thursday. But there’s still no word on where the team will play.
Bay Football ClubRetired national team players Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, Danielle Slaton and Aly Wagner were joined at the announcement by NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman and Alan Waxman, the CEO of investment firm Sixth Street.
The U.S. soccer legends are fronting an ownership group that features a record $125 million from Sixth Street. The NWSL’s 14th team will begin playing in the Bay Area next season, though there have been no roster or coaching announcements, and it’s unclear where the team will play. Waxman has said the team is seeking to “build a soccer mecca” for a long-term home, but it’ll need somewhere to play in the short term. The NWSL season typically begins in March or April.
A video released by the club Thursday shows both San Francisco’s Kezar Stadium and San Jose’s PayPal Park.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
This Bay Area city ranked best in U.S. to raise a familyThe study ranked 182 cities across the United States.
Read more »
Suspect charged in alleged butt injection death of Bay Area model granted bailThe woman accused of giving a fatal injection during an unlicensed cosmetic procedure at a Burlingame hotel is being released from jail.
Read more »
Bay Area Filipina Woman Finds Herself in Flamenco DanceMelissa Cruz’ life is full of motion — jarring stops, dramatic twists, hypnotic rhythms — and that’s just when she’s on stage. As one of the Bay Area’s stalwart Flamenco dancers, Cruz has carved out a niche in the traditional Spanish art form — becoming one of the most prolific practitioners in the East Bay where she makes her home.
Read more »
National Spelling Bee: Three Bay Area students make it to Day 2The post-pandemic bee is leaner and, in some ways, meaner.
Read more »
South Bay animal shelter has over 900 pets in urgent need for adoptions or fostersThese animals are in need of their furever homes 🐾❤️ San Jose Animal Care and Services says they're seeing a record number of dogs, cats and other animals that are coming into the shelter as both strays and owners surrendering.
Read more »
Man arrested on suspicion of groping teenager at Bay Area coffee shopThe victim told responding officers that the man jumped through a window and assaulted and “inappropriately touched the victim,” who was not identified due to being a minor.
Read more »