# @thegistusa on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DV334AxiWS0
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59883888-thegistusa-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-03-14T17:20:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST USA (@thegistusa) — https://gondola.cc/thegistusa

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The National Women’s Soccer League isn’t just growing, it’s booming. 📈⚽️⁣
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Average crowds topped 10K for the third straight season in 2025, including a record 40K fans at Oracle Park in San Francisco, while viewership jumped 22% year-over-year, led by young women. 👏⁣
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And the momentum isn’t slowing down. This season, national broadcast partners will air 220 matches, giving fans more access than ever. 📺⁣
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Expansion side Denver Summit FC is already making history, with more than 50K tickets sold for their March 28 home opener, which would set a new U.S. attendance record for a women’s pro sports event. 🎟️⁣
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League leaders say the growth starts with the product on the pitch: the players. That’s why the new High Impact Player Rule, often called the “Rodman Rule”, allows teams to pay top talent more competitively and keep stars from heading overseas. 💯⁣
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With a player-first CBA and a focus on elite talent, the NWSL is proving one thing: investing in athletes is investing in the future of the game. ✨⁣
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#nwsl #womenssports #womenssoccer #sportsbiz #thegist

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The GIST USA | @thegistusa | https://gondola.cc/thegistusa | Sports Media Outlet |

## Tags

sportsbiz, womenssports, nwsl, womenssoccer, thegist

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