Teens are suddenly big NWSL stars: How a lawsuit and on-field dazzle changed everything

Among that group, three have already become major contributors for their teams.

The dramatic nature of this shift suggests evolving attitudes and strategies in NWSL front offices, where there is an increasing willingness to invest in longterm potential rather than prioritizing immediate returns.

And what made them decide that now is the time

Here’s how we got here and what this means for the future of the league.

Om ArvindJun 2, 2023, 0958 AM ETFacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmail

Over the first eight years of the NWSL, only five teenagers received minutes in official games.

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