National Women's Soccer League Considering Expansion Team in Los Angeles


Julie Uhrman is listed as the CEO and president of WFC LA, which will have multiple members in its ownership group, per The Athletic's Meg Linehan.

The National Women's Soccer League is currently in expansion talks to add a team based in Los Angeles, according to The Athletic's Meg Linehan

The plan to add a Los Angeles team has not been finalized, though WFC LA Inc. has been established as a limited liability company, per Linehan. Entrepreneur Julie Uhrman is listed as the company's CEO & president, though the expansion team's ownership group will reportedly involve "multiple other parties."

“We’re committed to growing our league and expanding our reach into every region in the country,” a spokesperson for the NWSL said in a statement on Wednesday. “We continue to have meaningful discussions with a number of potential expansion markets and look forward to sharing more when it’s the appropriate time.” 

There are currently nine teams in the NWSL, though none reside in California. Louisville FC is expected to become the league's 10th team in 2021, per Linehan. 

Los Angeles has not had a professional women's team since 2010. The city is currently home to a pair of MLS teams, the Los Angeles Football Club and the LA Galaxy.