Phoenix Rising FC ownership group announced the launch of a Women's Professional USL Super League Team in Phoenix, Arizona today. The league will kick off in August 2024 with 10-12 teams across the country and plans to become a global leader in women’s soccer..
“We’re more than thrilled to help usher in a top level professional women's soccer team in the state of Arizona,” said Phoenix Rising President Bobby Dulle. ““It’s exciting for us to be a part of the USL Super League, as the league will create a path to professional soccer for the thousands of girls and young women who play in our youth club and Arizona’s universities, and also generate more job opportunities for women in the sport of soccer, both on and off the field.”
The USL Super League President Amanda Vandervort expressed her excitement about the new league: “We are thrilled to announce Super League Phoenix as one of our initial markets, With a world-class ownership group; a new centrally located stadium on the light rail; a wealth of talented players past, present and future; and a city bursting with soccer passion and pride, Super League Phoenix is poised for immediate success."
The league plans to host its first season with 10-12 teams across the country including Tucson, Washington DC, Charlotte NC and more. The launch of this new Women's Professional USL Super League Soccer Team marks an important milestone for women's soccer in America as it provides opportunities for female players from youth through college and into professional ranks. It also provides fans with an exciting new way to enjoy their favorite sport while helping grow the game at all levels.
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