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⚽ On the ball⚽ On the ball
U.S. and UK will bring FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments to top women’s soccer markets
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Yesterday, FIFA confirmed the hosts for the 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cup (WWC) tournaments in 2031 and 2035 as the U.S. and the UK, respectively. While these nations were the only ones to submit valid bids by the deadline, the confirmation is still a significant milestone for both burgeoning women’s soccer markets.
April 04, 2025
📈 NIL by the numbers📈 NIL by the numbers
Emerging brands and platforms make a splash in latest SponsorUnited NIL report
On Wednesday, data insights platform SponsorUnited released its 2024–2025 NIL Endorsements Report, which affirms what we already know: Women athletes, especially basketball players, are consistent winners in terms of engagement, hence their skyrocketing NIL deals.
April 04, 2025
📉 Out of market📉 Out of market
Imminent U.S. trade tariffs have damaging effect on sports apparel industry
The impacts of President Trump’s U.S. trade policy have officially gone from bad to worse. On Wednesday, Trump announced that the U.S. will apply a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, with a higher rate for nations that the U.S. considers to be unfair trade partners. Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” proposal has created enough worrisome sentiment to spook the stock market.
April 04, 2025
🤖 Powering up 🤖 Powering up
NWSL locks in another tech partnership with extensive AT&T deal
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Yesterday, the NWSL signed telecommunications giant AT&T as its official connectivity partner through an expansive, multiyear deal. While the partnership marks a major commitment to the women’s soccer league, it’s also a safe bet considering AT&T’s previous sports investments and the NWSL’s engaged audience.
April 02, 2025
🏀 The calm between the storms🏀 The calm between the storms
The women’s Final Four is set as Notre Dame’s Olivia Miles hits the transfer portal
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There’s a mid-week lull in the on-court action ahead of this weekend’s Final Four, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t any hoops news to catch up on. Consider this a chance to catch your breath and prepare for one last weekend of Madness.
April 01, 2025
🎙️ A league of their own🎙️ A league of their own
PVF content series joins successful wave of league-owned media opportunities in women’s sports
This weekend, the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) premiered its new Team Spotlight Series on YouTube. While women’s sports are winning more primetime coverage and network support than ever before, both emerging and established leagues are still successfully leveraging their own broadcasts to reach fans.
March 31, 2025
🎓🏀 Doing it for the plot🎓🏀 Doing it for the plot
South Carolina and UCLA book Final Four tickets, two spots still up for grabs
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We’re smack dab in the middle of the women’s Elite Eight, meaning two Final Four tickets have already been punched and the other two are up for grabs tonight. All hoops, all the time.
March 31, 2025
🏀 Chalk dirty to me🏀 Chalk dirty to me
All four No. 1 seeds advance to the men’s Final Four for the first time since 2008
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All four top teams survived and thrived in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight this weekend, booking their tickets to the talent-packed main event, which tips off Saturday. Here’s how the chalkiest Final Four in recent memory came together.
March 31, 2025
🤩 Larger-than-life figures🤩 Larger-than-life figures
The off-court icons that define March Madness culture
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March Madness isn’t just a basketball tournament — it’s a cultural event. And while the buzzer-beaters and upsets define the Madness, oftentimes the characters and moments behind-the-scenes live rent-free in our brains for years to come.
March 30, 2025
🎓🏀 A whole lot of hoop-la🎓🏀 A whole lot of hoop-la
Breaking down the No. 2 and No. 3 seed matchups in the women’s Sweet 16
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Half of the women’s Final Four will be locked in by the next time we talk, but first we have to whittle these Sweet 16 squads down to an elite group of eight. Every one of this weekend’s games packs a serious punch, but No. 2 vs. No. 3 seed matchups are always extra spicy. Pour a glass of milk, the Madness awaits.
March 28, 2025
📣 Speak up📣 Speak up
WNBA and key sponsors expand Voice In Sport partnership to empower young fans
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Yesterday, the WNBA and its Changemaker Collective — a group of community-focused brands — extended a key partnership with women-focused digital platform Voice in Sport (VIS). By collaborating with VIS, the W and its partners are able to reach a passionate Gen Z and Gen Alpha fanbase that’s looking to stay involved in basketball, both as players and fans.
March 28, 2025
⚽ Who run the world?⚽ Who run the world?
For Soccer shares demographic insights on women soccer fans in the U.S.
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Yesterday, U.S. media and marketing platform For Soccer released the first installment of its 2025 United States of Soccer series, which profiles women soccer fans in the U.S. The report covers how this audience of 44M women — 43% of all U.S. soccer fans — is growing in size and influence, offering insights for marketers to meet them where they are.
March 28, 2025
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