The enrollment for the NWSL season’s last weekend exceeded 2 million viewers for the first time. The NWSL’s complete attendance has exceeded 1 million for the second consecutive year. The previous record was 1, 424, 208 fixed next year.
The Portland Thorns honored forth Christine Sinclair, who is retiring and helped the team win three NWSL names, including in the team’s inaugural season in 2013, at Providence Park, where the club crossed the$ 2 million mark.
During the 2024 time, there were 89 games with more than 10, 000 enthusiasts, topping next year’s total of 55 games, according to the group. Last year, the NWSL became the first children’s sports league to total more than 10, 000 followers per match. The ordinary is northwest of 11, 000 this year.
Angel City and Portland both had attendances of over 18 000, and the San Diego Wave had the highest total for the club for the next straight month with 19, 575. Due to poor field conditions at Snapdragon Stadium, The Wave had to move their final home game, which was scheduled for Sunday to Racing Louisville’s facility.
In comparison to past time, the team’s overall presence was increased by one more house match for each team and two brand-new companies in 2024, Bay FC and Utah Royals. With one sport left, Bay FC averages 13 617 enthusiasts per game. Utah averaged 10, 455 enthusiasts.
With 35, 038 fans attending Wrigley Field in June, the Chicago Red Stars set a NWSL presence record for the team to confront Bay FC. The Chicago Cubs purchased the Red Stars from long-time operator Arnim Whisler for$ 35. 5 million last year under the leadership of a group. Megan Rapinoe’s ultimate regular-season home game of 2023 had a record of 34 and 130.
The Red Stars ‘ bottom line was improved by the one-off sport at Wrigley, but the team still has the lowest income in the category and is sorting through its potential new venues. The Red Stars also had the lowest presence of a game at a May 1 match at SeatGeek Stadium, with 2, 999 enthusiasts.
The attendance data come as the NWSL team’s principles and revenues rise. Owners of Angel City and San Diego benefited from sales processes valued at$ 250 million and$ 120 million this year. The 14 NWSL clubs will make an predicted$ 215 million in 2024 regular season income, according to Sportico quotes. It is up 91 % from last year, when 12 team took the field.
The NWSL finals kick off Nov. 8, and the NWSL Championship is set for Nov. 23 at Kansas City’s CPKC Stadium, which opened in 2024 as the first stadium in the world built especially for a professional children’s sports group. The Current sold out every game this year in the 11, 500-seat place.