Denver has secured the 16th NSWL franchise, submitting the first part of a $110M expansion fee on Tuesday -- the largest expansion fee in women's sports history. The bid, For Denver FC, is headed by IMA Financial Group CEO Robert Cohen. Previous reports stated the Denver club would begin play in 2026. Denver beat out Cincinnati and Cleveland, the other finalists for the expansion. Sportico was first to report the news (Colorado Springs GAZETTE, 1/2).
Denver lands NWSL team with record $110M fee
