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With the March 25 first kick of the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League looming, The Equalizer quickly caught up with NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman around the official confirmation of the Utah Royals’ return for the 2024 season.
Beyond the topic of Utah — which you can read about in depth here — Berman provided updates on tangible next steps being taken in the league’s systemic reform, where discussions stand as the NWSL weighs its scheduling options (including exploring the idea of a fall-to-spring season), and what the next media-rights partner needs to offer to the league as its popularity grows.
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