Jessica Berman
Commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), focused on league growth, expansion, media rights, and talent rules to build the NWSL into a top global women's soccer competition.
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Nov 16, 2025 • 47min
NWSL’s Big-League Breakout
Jessica Berman, the Commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League, dives into the league's remarkable growth, including skyrocketing TV ratings and record-breaking crowds. She discusses the innovative media strategy that emphasizes accessibility and collaboration with multiple platforms. Upcoming expansions to cities like Boston and Denver are also on the table, along with how the Men's World Cup could elevate interest in women's soccer. Berman highlights the league's commitment to promoting its stars and ensuring integrity amid the rise of sports betting.
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Jun 29, 2024 • 30min
NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman On The Growth Of Women’s Sports, The NWSL’s $240M Media Rights Deal, Rising Franchise Valuations, And More
NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman discusses the league's growth, $240M media deal, and expansion plans. Topics include record-breaking attendance, sustainability, Angel City's success, market dynamics, and media rights expansion in women's sports.
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Mar 15, 2026 • 47min
The NWSL’s Moneyball Moment
Jeremiah Yolcutt, MLB operations chief for global events, talks national pride, storytelling, and the World Baseball Classic’s role in building fields and youth programs. Jessica Berman, NWSL commissioner focused on league growth, covers expansion standards, the High Impact Player rule, media rights strategy, and plans for a 30‑team future.
Mar 19, 2026 • 23min
The Business of Soccer: NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman
Jessica Berman, NWSL commissioner who led expansion to 16 teams and negotiated the CBA. She discusses two new clubs and bigger media deals. Attendance records and purpose-built stadiums are changing the game. The High Impact Player rule and its fast-but-years-in-the-making rollout aim to attract top talent. Plans to leverage World Cup momentum and U.S. expansion rounds out the conversation.
Mar 9, 2025 • 47min
Women’s Soccer’s Billion-Dollar Glow-Up
Jessica Berman, the Commissioner of the NWSL, dives into the impressive growth of women's soccer, highlighting record attendance and a dramatic rise in TV viewership. She emphasizes the role of storytelling in engaging fans and building cultural relevance. The discussion covers the league's groundbreaking media rights deals, which skyrocketed game sales 40-fold, and the implications of high-profile transfers like Naomi Girma's $1.1 million move. Berman's insights reveal the strategic focus needed to further expand and elevate women's soccer.
