π 5 Things About the NWSL that You Need to Know πβ
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1οΈβ£ The
#ChallengeCup Finals recorded 653,000 views this past Sunday, July 26, 293% higher than last yearβs finals.β
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2οΈβ£ The league brought on major sponsors, including Twitch, Secret (P&G), Verizon, and Google, and drove over $1.3 Million in social
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3οΈβ£ The NWSLOfficial2 Twitch channel was for international fans, and the platform saw an average 217,000 viewers per match along with follower growth at an increasing rate. International viewership β
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4οΈβ£ The league welcomes 2 new clubs: Racing Louisville FC and We Are Angel City. We Are Angel City is also founded by a majority female group, including the youngest owner ever, Olympia Ohanian.β
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5οΈβ£ The league reported zero positive cases inside their Salt Lake City bubble. Over 2,000 tests were administered and numerous safety protocols were set to ensure the safety of players, coaches, and staff.β
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