ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has awarded its 17th franchise to Atlanta, according to reports.

This franchise will join the league for a record expansion of fee of $165 million, according to The Athletic .

Arthur Blank’s AMB Sports + Entertainment, which is the holding company of the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, will own the franchise. This expansion team will play its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, according to the report.

Blank is set to hold an event on Tuesday.

The team is expected to debut sometime after the 2026 season.

Professional women’s soccer hasn’t been part of Atlanta’s sports scene since the Atlanta Beat, which competed in two previous U.S. leagues: the WUSA (2001–2003) and the WPS

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