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Atlanta to be awarded NWSL expansion franchise

Atlanta to get NWSL expansion franchise backed by Arthur Blank for record $165 million fee, per report

The club would begin play sometime after the 2026 season, though further specifics about the team's inaugural season are not public information at this time.

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Atlanta set to be awarded NWSL franchise for record expansion fee

Sportico on MSN · 4h

The NWSL Has Secured Nearly $400M in Expansion Fees Since 2023

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NWSL rumors: League set to award Atlanta next expansion franchise

The NWSL has been focused on its next two expansion teams coming to Boston and Denver in 2026, but the league seemingly already has its sights set on a location for its 17th franchise.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 2d

Atlanta NWSL franchise owned by Arthur Blank may be introduced on Tuesday

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NWSL reported to add 17th team with expansion to Atlanta

Times of San Diego

SDFC looks to fix ‘little things’ after missing bid to set MLS expansion marks

San Diego FC came into its final regular-season home match Saturday with a chance to become the winningest expansion franchise in MLS history. The San Jose Earthquakes, however, had other ideas, and left Snapdragon Stadium with a 1-0 victory. San Diego ...

Sports Illustrated on MSN

MLS Cup Playoffs: Predicting Every Western Conference Round One Series

All that, in addition to the best MLS expansion team ever, San Diego FC. It was a regular season to remember, but which teams will be poised to make an extended run through the postseason? It all starts with the first round best-of-three series ...

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San Diego FC axe down Portland Timbers 2-1, earning first-ever MLS Cup Playoff victory

On their MLS Cup Playoff debut, San Diego FC took the early lead and never looked back as sold-out Snapdragon Stadium saw the Chrome & Azul win their first-ever playoff match, 2-1, in Match One of Round One on Sunday night against the Portland Timbers.