The World Cup is in full swing. There is no doubt that the biggest tournament in the world is right in the middle of the action and group matches.
The men needed the best facilities and stadiums for both their matches and training space for each country. They have been turning to the women and the NWSL for both fields and facilities.
Gillette Staidum and Lumen Field, which host the NWSL, are hosting matches during the World Cup
In Boston, the NWSL is launching its first season with the expansion franchise, the Legacy FC. It is also hosting seven World Cup matches.
Lumen Field, host stadium for the Seattle Reign FC, is hosting six games. This will include American men playing on the field.
It shows the NWSL is a model league, not just for women's soccer but for the sport as a whole. This achievement marks a turning point for the women's league, coming after years of challenges and advocacy by players to secure better facilities and conditions.
The Kansas City Current's training facility is being used by the Netherlands for their duration playing in the tournament. It demonstrates that the Current itself has become a premier soccer organization.
As the league prepares to resume, it will be intriguing to observe how fan interest is divided between MLS and the NWSL. The level of attention may well depend on the U.S. men's team's progress in the knockout stage.
Louisville, KY, is home to Racing Louisville FC. There will be some overlap between games, and the city itself has embraced watching the games now on the pitch.
In 2023, when the women played, Louisville embraced the World Cup, with United States player Savannah Demelo being on the active roster.
The league will continue to bide its time as it waits to return while the World Cup is winding down. But the fact that it is such high quality and is needed for the men and FIFA to succeed proves its staying power.
Many international fans may be able to see games at these stadiums, and their quality may entice them to pay attention or watch more NWSL matches after the World Cup ends.
The league returns to play in the same practice fields and stadiums the week of the Fourth of July. The country will have soccer fever and may have many more new fans paying attention as it returns to the field.
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