National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman is tapping into star power to guide the league's growth.

The NWSL announced on Thursday it's formed a star-studded advisory board that will meet twice a year to focus on key areas of opportunity related to marketing, branding, fan growth and player initiatives. The group will begin meeting next year.

Since Berman took the helm in 2022, professional women's soccer has seen rapid growth. The 14 clubs active during the 2025 season are worth nearly $2 billon combined, according to Forbes. Expansion teams in Boston and Denver will begin play in 2026 and weren't included in the rankings.

However, the league is looking to its next steps to after the 2025 season saw a 5% decline in game attendance, according to Sports Business Jour

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