"Under Berman, the NWSL's commercial business has grown exponentially, including a $240 million media rights deal, ongoing expansion of the league, and rising team valuations from around $5 million to over $250 million in a few years. The league office has also expanded exponentially and the NWSL has attracted new major sponsors. The league also ratified a new collective bargaining agreement last year."
"Berman's future as commissioner has been under negotiation for months. Multiple sources told ESPN that the full board did not have a unanimous opinion on how to move forward. The board has a four-person executive committee that led the process. Per Sportico, the league's executive committee finalized Berman's deal this week without a final vote from the full board, which a second source confirmed to ESPN."
Jessica Berman signed a three-year extension to remain NWSL commissioner through the 2028 season. The full board did not reach unanimous agreement and a four-person executive committee finalized the deal without a full-board vote. An NWSL spokesperson declined to comment. Under Berman, the league secured a $240 million media rights deal, expanded the league office, attracted major sponsors, and saw team valuations jump from around $5 million to more than $250 million. The league ratified a new collective bargaining agreement and implemented sweeping player-safety reforms following a systemic abuse scandal that predated her and led to Lisa Baird's 2021 resignation.
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