Angel City FC Lead NWSL Valuations at $335M

League sees 77% jump in average team value since 2024

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

According to Sportico, the Angel City FC soccer team leads the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) in team valuations for the third consecutive year, reaching $335 million. The league as a whole has seen a 77% increase in average team value since 2024, with the combined value of the 14 teams now at $2.6 billion.

Why it matters

The rapid growth in NWSL team valuations and league-wide value reflects the increasing popularity and commercialization of women's professional soccer in the United States. As the sport continues to gain mainstream attention, the financial success of the league and its teams will be crucial for sustaining long-term growth and investment.

The details

The top five most valuable NWSL clubs are Angel City FC ($335M), Kansas City Current ($315M), Bay FC ($208M), San Diego Wave FC ($200M), and the Washington Spirit ($196M). Beyond valuation, the Washington Spirit achieved the highest year-over-year revenue growth of 66%, reaching $19.6 million. TV viewership has also continued to increase, with the current TV package valued at $60 million annually, forty times higher than before. However, some clubs experienced a significant enough drop in attendance to affect the league's overall figures, which are down 5%.

  • The NWSL team valuations were released on March 6, 2026.

The players

Angel City FC

A professional women's soccer team that plays in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Kansas City Current

A professional women's soccer team that plays in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Bay FC

A professional women's soccer team that plays in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

San Diego Wave FC

A professional women's soccer team that plays in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Washington Spirit

A professional women's soccer team that plays in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

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The takeaway

The rapid growth in NWSL team valuations and league-wide value reflects the increasing popularity and commercialization of women's professional soccer in the United States. As the sport continues to gain mainstream attention, the financial success of the league and its teams will be crucial for sustaining long-term growth and investment.