FC Cincinnati, a Major League Soccer franchise, is leading the charge to bring a women’s professional team to the city.
CINCINNATI — WNBA star Caitlin Clark has joined the bid for a National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in Cincinnati.
FC Cincinnati, a Major League Soccer team, is spearheading the effort to bring a women’s professional team to the city. The club confirmed in a statement that Caitlin Clark, a rookie for the Indiana Fever, has joined the initiative.
“The NWSL Cincinnati bid team is excited to have Caitlin Clark as part of our ownership group in the quest to bring women’s professional soccer to our city,” a team statement read. “Her dedication to the sport, commitment to advancing women’s sports in the Greater Cincinnati area, and influence as an athlete and role model for women and girls globally, make her a crucial player in our compelling bid to be the 16th team in the NWSL.”
NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman has stated that the league intends to announce the 16th team by the end of the year. The 15th team is set to debut in 2026 in Boston.
The NWSL championship for this season will see the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit playing on Saturday at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City.
Clark, who was named WNBA Rookie of the Year, averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and a league-leading 8.4 assists during the season for the Fever, who finished with a 20-20 record and made their first playoff appearance since 2016.
Even in the WNBA off-season, Clark continues to draw attention. She recently attended two of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Indianapolis and attracted a large crowd at the LPGA Tour’s The Annika tournament.
