NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman discusses league updates and media rights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman addressed key league developments and updates in a recent interview. Berman's three-year contract extension keeps her in the role through the 2028 season. Under her leadership, the league introduced the High Impact Player rule and saw new franchises, Boston Legacy and Denver Summit, join this year. Average attendance for NWSL matches stands at 11,174, nearing record levels, aided by large crowds at recent games., Berman confirmed the 2027 regular season will start on February 11, 2027, to accommodate the Women’s World Cup. She also discussed the termination of the streaming agreement with Victory+, stating that the NWSL aims to secure a digital partner with a robust existing audience.
- •Berman's contract extended through the 2028 season.
- •NWSL average attendance reached 11,174 this season.
- •2027 regular season kicks off on February 11, 2027.
- •High Impact Player rule introduced to retain key talent.
- •NWSL ended streaming partnership with Victory+ due to payment issues.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman talks 2027 calendar, media rights deal and weather protocol
"A lot has happened since September, when National Women’s Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman said she intended to stay with the league. In November, the NWSL announced her three-year contract extension, keeping Berman in the role through the 2028 season. Before the ink on her contract was dry, the league introduced the High Impact Player rule, in part, to keep Trinity Rodman, one of its most marketable players, stateside. It welcomed two new franchises, Boston Legacy and Denver Summit, to
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