NEWS Sacramento in advanced talks to acquire 2020 NWSL expansion team https://equalizersoccer.com/2019/10/17/2020-nwsl-expansion-sacramento-republic-advanced-discussions/
The Sacramento ownership group is close to finalizing an agreement to join the NWSL in 2020 -- I chatted with the ownership yesterday... Alvarez' smile says it all @SacRepublicFC @NWSL @kcranews pic.twitter.com/s7UkVIhE2h— Michelle Dapper (@KCRAdapper) October 23, 2019
California Storm] So excited to meet with @SacRepublicFC leadership to discuss the future of @CalStormSoccer and @NWSL in Sac. While no decisions have been made, we look forward to ensuring that the Republic leadership is educated on the huge impact the Storm has had on Sacramento and w. soccer.
Meanwhile, in Tampa... Sports Illustrated: Sources say the USL is seriously exploring starting a Division 1 women’s pro soccer league as early as 2021 that would compete directly against the NWSL https://t.co/F0jpw68UV5— Subscribe to GrantWahl.com (@GrantWahl) November 15, 2019 Always good to keep options open, I suppose.
And if they schedule the league seasons correctly, these SSS will have almost year-round occupancy. That makes them a whole lot easier to finance.