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Jun 2024
29m 34s

NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman On The ...

Joe Pompliano
About this episode

Today’s podcast is a conversation with NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. We talk about the NWSL’s growth over the last few years, including the league’s new $240 million media rights deal, rising franchise valuations, expansion plans, and more. Enjoy!

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