Alexander Straus, Angel City Want to Change the NWSL on the Field

Alexander Straus, Angel City want to change the NWSL on the field

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Alexander Straus is being realistic and dreaming big. After several years of helping to raise standards for the National Women’s Soccer League off the field—as founder and CEO Julie Uhrman so helpfully reminded us once again—Angel City FC believe that in Straus, they have hired the person who can help raise those standards on the field, as well. Access the best women’s soccer coverage all year long Start your FREE, 7-day…

The rise of women's soccer in American cities: How NWSL strongholds are built

Forget participation trophies. In the NWSL, some cities are simply winning at support. These aren’t just places where women’s soccer exists – they’re vibrant epicenters where the sport has become a civic religion. The difference between a team that survives and one that thrives often comes down to the community infrastructure supporting it. From record-breaking attendance figures to purpose-built stadiums, certain NWSL markets have established t…