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DENVER — An NWSL expansion team is headed to Denver for a record $110 million expansion fee. That's according to a report on Sportico.com. It's more than double the previous NWSL record for new teams and the largest expansion fee ever in U.S. women's sports. Groups from Cleveland and Cincinnati were also finalists for the new franchise. Sportico cited anonymous sources Thursday because the details are private. The group is led by IMA Financial Group CEO Robert Cohen. The NWSL added the Utah Royals and Bay FC last season. A Boston-based club will join the league in 2026.
