Nashville has tossed its cowboy hat in the ring for a professional women’s soccer team.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville has tossed its cowboy hat in the ring for a professional women’s soccer team.
HerGame Nashville LLC has made the bid, arguing that Nashville’s strong sports culture and rapid growth make it an “ideal location to cultivate and grow what would become Tennessee’s first women’s professional franchise.”
“Our franchise will be a beacon for change and empowerment, influencing positive shifts in both sports and broader societal roles,” their website reads.
Nashville’s mayor, Freddie O’Connell, has previously expressed support for the expansion of the National Women’s Soccer League into Tennessee. In a letter to the league, O’Connell called himself an advocate for women’s sports and soccer supporter. He added that Athletics Unlimited Pro Basketball announced plans to bring professional women’s basketball to the city and that a soccer team would “be a natural extension” of Nashville’s sports enthusiasm.
“I am confident that our community would wholeheartedly embrace and support the team, creating an environment where women’s soccer can thrive and flourish,” O’Connell added. “I pledge my support to assist the organization by reducing any governmental red tape and expediting our traditional development approvals. Additionally, we will work with all parties involved in event scheduling at Geodis Park.”
Last week, O’Connell addressed rumors about professional sports teams eyeing Nashville, stating that teams would need to provide a fully-private financing plan for any new facilities that would be required.
News 2 reached out to the National Women’s Soccer League, who released a statement, which said it has “nothing to share at this time. The expansion process is ongoing and we remain enthusiastic about our prospects.”