ATLANTA - Atlanta is officially joining the National Women’s Soccer League. League Commissioner Jessica Berman announced the city has been awarded the NWSL’s 17th franchise, set to begin play in 2028, during a celebration hosted by Arthur Blank’s family foundation Friday night at The Interlock.

NWSL comes to Atlanta in 2028

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Berman said Atlanta’s bid checked every box for a new club: ownership, fan base, and facilities. "You have some of the best ownership in professional sports in the Blank family," she told the crowd. "You have an incredible sports market that knows how to show up week in and week out for your teams. And you have top-notch facilities in Mercedes-Benz Stadium."

The new club will be owned by Blank’s AMB Sports + Entertainment group, which also own

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