How Denver won the bid to become NWSL’s 16th team

Full Time with Meg Linehan: A show about women's soccer

Denver has officially been announced as the NWSL's 16th expansion team. But how did this ownership group win the bid?

This week on Full Time, Meg Linehan and Theo Lloyd-Hughes focus on understanding what made Denver special.

To help do that, NWSL commissioner Jess Berman joins the show to give the inside scoop on how the league evaluated the bids.

Then, Athletic staff writer Melanie Anzidei discusses her report on the bidding process, the latest news on a stadium, and anecdotes from talking to lead investor Rob Cohen.

Finally, Full Time catches up with For Denver FC co-founder, broadcaster, and Colorado native Jordan Angeli to talk about the community aspect and what NWSL fans can expect as Denver joins the chaos.

There's even time to contemplate who could be Denver's first-ever player.

PLUS: The latest transfer news from around the NWSL, Crystal Dunn and Jenna Nighswonger leave Gotham FC, and plenty of stars extend their contracts, too.

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Articles mentioned on the show:

Inside Denver’s winning NWSL bid: How grassroots and confidence beat stadium plans and Caitlin Clark

After Naomi Girma’s record-breaking transfer, who will be the next major-money move?

Alyssa and Gisele Thompson agree new Angel City contract extensions

USWNT’s Crystal Dunn, Gotham FC agree to mutually part ways

Arsenal and Gotham FC agree to $100,000 transfer of USWNT defender Jenna Nighswonger

Chelsea’s unveiling of USWNT star Naomi Girma, the support act to main event of stamping authority on WSL

Portland Thorns, Sophia Smith agree to contract extension: ‘I’m in the prime years of my career’

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HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Theo Lloyd-Hughes

GUESTS: Jessica Berman, Melanie Anzidei, Jordan Angeli

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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