Bay Area welcomes new NWSL team led by soccer legends.
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has awarded expansion rights to an investment group led by Sixth Street, which includes former players Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, Danielle Slaton, and Aly Wagner. The team will be based in the Bay Area and will begin playing in 2024. Sixth Street has invested $125 million, with $53 million covering the NWSL's expansion fee. The team's name and identity will be revealed later. The Bay Area has committed to building a world-class practice facility, and the team will play in a stadium yet to be announced. The NWSL is still looking for two more teams.