NWSL award newest franchise to Haslam Sports Group and others in Columbus

The National Women's Soccer League has awarded an expansion franchise to Haslam Sports Group and its partners, bringing professional women's soccer to Columbus, Ohio. The Haslam Sports Group, which also owns the NFL's Cleveland Browns and MLS club Columbus Crew, will lead the new ownership group for the NWSL's latest expansion team. Columbus becomes one of the newest markets to join the growing league as the NWSL continues its rapid expansion across the United States.