NWSL Atlanta: CBSSports.com’s Pardeep Cattry on the 2028 kickoff and what’s next for the NWSL

Before the NWSL Atlanta club starts play in 2028, there’s plenty of work to be done.

But why now for Atlanta instead of earlier? What’s the state of the league right now? How can it continue to capture a wider audience with interest in women’s sports at an all-time high and with the World Cup around the corner? What’s next as far as further expansion?

Sydney and Tyler talked about those topics — and more —with CBSSports.com soccer writer Pardeep Cattry (follow her on X and Bluesky).

• 00:00 – Intro
• 02:30 – State of the NWSL today, given the rise in women’s sports
• 03:53 – Third time should be a charm for top-flight women’s soccer in Atlanta
• 04:42 – Arthur Blank’s investment to bring NWSL to Atlanta; why now?
• 08:05 – Future expansion for NWSL?
• 11:14 – How can NWSL capitalize on the momentum of the 2026 World Cup?
• 15:11 – How can NWSL remain a league of choice globally?
• 20:16 – How will Arthur Blank’s investment help NWSL develop programs for women’s health?
• 25:59 – Biggest thing that’s surprised Pardeep about the trajectory of NWSL over the years?

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