The 2023 Women's World Cup had 2 billion viewers. The WSL (England) now has a standalone TV deal worth £40M. Barcelona Femeni regularly fill the Camp Nou — 91,553 for a Champions League match. Women's football isn't "growing" anymore. It's arrived.
Women's World Cup: Every 4 years. The US has won 4 times (most). Spain won in 2023. The 2027 tournament is in Brazil.
WSL (England): Chelsea and Arsenal dominate. Professional since 2018. Growing fast.
NWSL (USA): The most competitive league. Angel City FC brought Hollywood investment. Average attendance is 10,000+.
Liga F (Spain): Barcelona are the dominant force. Won the Champions League in 2023 and 2024.
Aitana Bonmati: Back-to-back Ballon d'Or Féminin. The best midfielder in the world. Barcelona's engine.
Salma Paralluelo: Could have been an Olympic sprinter. Chose football. Scored in the World Cup semi-final at 19. Terrifyingly fast.
Lauren James: England's most talented player. Chelsea star. Can do things with a football that shouldn't be possible.