Columbus named ‘next chapter’ in NWSL history as 18th expansion franchise announced
The NWSL is heading to Columbus, Ohio, as of 2028, with ScottsMiracle-Gro Field set to become the home of the league's 18th franchise, with Atlanta also joining the mix in two years
Columbus has been confirmed as the home of the 18th NWSL franchise -Credit:Kirk Irwin/NWSL via Getty Images With the Boston Legacy and Denver Summit having joined the NWSL as the 15th and 16th franchises in 2026, and Atlanta confirmed as the 17th as of 2028 back in November, the premier women’s soccer league in the U. S. has revealed that it will add yet another team in two years' time.
In an announcement on Monday, Columbus, Ohio, was confirmed as the home of the NWSL’s 18th franchise. Haslam Sports Group, Nationwide, and Drs. Christine and Pete Edwards will serve as owners of the as-yet-unnamed team.
The franchise, which will receive and announce its name, colors, and crest at a later date, is set to play at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field - a soccer-specific stadium opened in 2021, which also serves as the home to the MLS’s Columbus Crew. World Cup host city planning complementary transport amidst rocketing prices around the country New Jersey officials confirm eye-watering World Cup train prices after Governor's FIFA criticism ScottsMiracle-Gro Field will be the home of Columbus' NWSL team -Credit:Kirk Irwin/NWSL via Getty Images “Our family is thrilled to help bring an NWSL team to Columbus and further invest in Ohio, with the honor of bringing the 18th team into the league,” HSG managing partner Whitney Haslam Johnson said. “We believe in the power of women’s sports and are humbled to be part of the number one women’s soccer league in the world.
Sports are one of today’s greatest unifiers and are incredible for their communities. The NWSL will have a significant impact on Columbus within and beyond sports, now and for future generations. ” Meanwhile, Dr.