The National Women’s Soccer League is shifting away from a defined start and end date to the process of adding new franchises, opting instead for a “rolling expansion process.”

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said the league is open to adding new teams, and will examine bids from interested parties and cities as they are presented.

The NWSL currently has 14 franchises and is about to grow to 16. The league’s first round of expansion included Bay FC and the Utah Royals for the 2024 season, with each franchise paying a $53 million fee, along with Boston Legacy for the 2026 season. A second expansion process brought in Denver Summit FC, also for next season.

“We’ve been through these two rounds, and so we pretty much know the universe of people who are interested — there’s more than a doz

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