Columbus City Council approves NWSL deal amid split vote, dispute over McCoy Park plan

Haslams, NWSL backers thank Columbus City Council as county funding vote looms

The investor group working to bring an NWSL franchise to the city thanked Columbus officials ahead of a pivotal vote by the county commissioners.

Columbus City Council approves NWSL deal amid split vote, dispute over McCoy Park plan

The vote comes as Columbus competes with other cities for an NWSL expansion team, with league officials expected to make a final decision soon.

Joe Motil's National Women's Soccer Leasgue Columbus City Council Written Testimony 4-20-2026

In my 40 years of dealing with city hall, I have never seen so many elected officials and bureaucrats sell out the good of the public for personal gain and political survival. This $25 million taxpayer rip-off, theft of public parkland, bootlicking, underhanded dealings and propaganda filled circus is the kind of mindless debacle that puts Columbus on the map as one of the most corrupt and unethical cities in the U.S.

Columbus Approves $25M Plan For Women’s Soccer, But Not Without Pushback

After weeks of debate, Columbus City Council voted 5-3 (with one abstention) to approve a $25 million funding plan tied to a potential National Women’s Soccer League expansion team. The deal partners the city with Haslam Sports Group, the same group behind Columbus Crew. On paper, it’s a major investment in women’s sports. In reality, it’s a lot more complicated. The proposal centers on building a training facility at McCoy Park on the Southwest…