The NWSL’s Angel City FC (ACFC) further leaned into its namesake by launching a new philanthropic branch called the Angel City Impact Fund on Monday. It’s the latest way the club is making good on its intention to give back to the LA community, a plan that has engendered love — and a fiercely loyal fandom.

NBC’s Olympic viewership is way up after a post-COVID slump deterred its Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 audiences — and so are the network’s spirits (and ratings). As Paris 2024 rolls on, the exclusive U.S. Olympic broadcast partner is learning to leverage its revamped linear and digital distribution.

By the end of the day, we’ll know who’s joining No. 1 Spain and the No. 5 USWNT in the women’s soccer knockout round, with six spots left and six stellar group stage finale games on deck beginning today at 11 a.m. ET.

Still weeks out from her 18th birthday, Toronto’s own Summer McIntosh has already become the face of Team Canada in Paris. Talk about making a splash.

Yesterday, No. 8 CanWNT formally appealed the six-point deduction handed down by FIFA in the wake of their ongoing drone scandal. A resolution could be imminent as the case is fast-tracked before group stage games conclude…tomorrow. Buckle up.

By the end of the day, we’ll know who’s joining No. 1 Spain and the No. 5 USWNT in the women’s soccer knockout round, with six spots left and six stellar group stage finale games on deck beginning today at 11 a.m. ET. Let’s kick it.

Three years after devastation at the Tokyo Olympics, U.S. women’s gymnastics completed their “Redemption Tour” yesterday, winning gold in the team final in front of a star-studded crowd. Found out, indeed.

With Paris 2024 in full force, sponsor insight platform SponsorUnited published a study last week on how brands are activating around Paris 2024 and what marketers can learn for the next Games.

While there’s been a lot of talk about new WNBA brand partners, there’s something to be said for OG league sponsors — like Nike. The athleticwear giant recently celebrated over 25 years with the W, so let’s take a look at some of Nike’s most recent women’s hoops wins.

From No. 12 Australia and No. 64 Zambia’s 11-goal showdown to No. 1 Spain’s last-minute win over No. 36 Nigeria, yesterday’s six group stage games more than delivered — but No. 8 CanWNT’s ongoing drone scandal continues to cast a cloud over the thrilling tourney.

Thanks to dominant performances from seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles (even through injury) and reigning all-around champ Sunisa Lee, Team USA women’s gymnastics leads all countries after yesterday’s team qualification.

Ever wonder how much exposure a half-court logo gets? That’s where Relo Metrics — a firm that uses AI to measure sports marketing efficacy — steps in. Last week, Relo spoke with The GIST to share exclusive WNBA insights from its proprietary software that tracks brand exposure.