<p>The 2023 <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/womens-world-cup-tv-schedule/">FIFA Women’s World Cup</a> is nearly upon us. And you can download our free Women’s World Cup bracket to keep track of all the action.<br><br>For the first time, the tournament features an expanded field of 32 teams. The women’s competition now resemble the men’s tournament format used from 1998-2022. Also a first for the women’s tournament, in 2023 there are two hosts. Island neighbors Australia and New Zealand split hosting duties. It is also the only men’s or women’s World Cup ever hosted by two confederations (New Zealand competes in Oceania, while Australia plays as part of Asia).</p>



<p>Ten stadiums in nine cities (five in Australia and four in New Zealand) play host to the tournament. Auckland gets the honor of the opening match, when New Zealand plays Norway on July 20. Sydney hosts the final one month later on August 20th at Stadium Australia. Sports fans may remember this venue as the main stadium of the 2000 Olympic Games.</p>



<p>Due to the location, there are some very early (or late, depending on how you look at it) kickoff times for viewers in the USA, so our bracket helps you know when to set your alarm.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Download the <a href="http://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/08/WC2023_Bracket.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Women’s World Cup bracket</a>.</strong></p>



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<p>The United States is looking to win their third consecutive title, and fifth overall. For the group stage, the USWNT is playing all three games in New Zealand. They’ll be heavily favored to advance and make the hop over to Australia for the knockout stages. But with an expanded field and some ever-improving competition, anything can happen.</p>



<p>For more information on the 2023 Women’s World Cup, check out our 2023 <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/womens-world-cup-tv-schedule/">Women’s World Cup schedule page</a>, which has all the games, times, and info on where to watch.</p>



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<h3>Guide to World Cup 2023</h3>
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Here are some resources to help you get the most out of the biggest event in women&apos;s soccer!
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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/womens-world-cup-tv-schedule/"><strong>Schedule:</strong></a> All the info on <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/womens-world-cup-tv-schedule/">where and when to watch</a> every game
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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/how-to-watch-the-womens-world-cup-on-us-tv/"><strong>TV Coverage:</strong></a> <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/how-to-watch-the-womens-world-cup-on-us-tv/">How to watch</a> the games on TV
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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tv/foxs-womens-world-cup-commentators-for-wwc-2023-20230609-WST-436709.html"><strong>Commentators:</strong></a> Find out more about the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tv/foxs-womens-world-cup-commentators-for-wwc-2023-20230609-WST-436709.html">studio talent and announcers</a>
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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/womens-world-cup-bracket-free-download/"><strong>World Cup Bracket:</strong></a> Map out the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/womens-world-cup-bracket-free-download/">entire tournament</a>, from the groups to the final
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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/category/womens-world-cup/"><strong>World Cup News:</strong></a> Latest news and info for<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/category/womens-world-cup/"> Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023</a></div></div>

Women's World Cup bracket: Free Download

Download our free Women's World Cup bracket for 2023 - all the games, times, and dates you need to keep track of the tournament!

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<p>If you’re wondering how to watch the Women’s Super League on US TV, we have the info you need.</p>
<p>The WSL was founded in 2011, replacing the Women’s Premier National Division as the highest tier of English women’s soccer. Run by the Football Association, the division features twelve professional clubs. The league features clubs familiar to men’s football fans, such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, and Manchester United and Manchester City. Chelsea hold the most WSL titles at present, with five to their name.</p>
<p>The top three teams each season qualify for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, while the bottom club is relegated to the FA Women’s Championship. With continued investment, the WSL continues to grow in stature and attract top players. One such player is Australian Sam Kerr of Chelsea. The forward has been with the Blues since 2020, and is the all-time leading scorer in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nwsl-tv-schedule-and-streaming-links/">NWSL</a>.</p>
<h4>Watch the WSL on Paramount+:</h4>
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<p>Like it’s American equivalent the NWSL, the WSL rights in the US are held by CBS.&nbsp;<a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/330866/1007330/3065" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Paramount+</a>&nbsp;streams select matches throughout the season, usually at one or two per week. Occasionally select games are simulcast on CBS Sports Network, which is available on <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/channels/fubotv-soccer-schedule/">Fubo</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/channels/directv-stream-soccer-schedule/">DirecTV Stream</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/vnzRry" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Paramount+</a>, the network’s subscription video on demand and live streaming service, is currently as low as $5.99 per month, with a free trial available.</p>
<p>For the Women’s Super League games not available on Paramount+, they are available on the <a href="https://faplayer.thefa.com/home/all" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FA Player</a>. Registration is required but games stream for free.</p>
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<p><strong>SEE MORE:</strong> <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/womens-super-league-tv-schedule/">Schedule of WSL games on US TV and streaming</a></p>
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<p>Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/ultimate-soccer-tv-streaming-guide/">download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide</a>, which features details on how to watch the Women’s Super League and all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.</p>
<h3>Guides on how to watch leagues</h3>
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<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/how-to-watch-austrian-bundesliga-in-us/">Austrian Bundesliga</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-the-bundesliga-on-us-tv-and-internet/">Bundesliga</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/watch-championship-us-tv-internet/">Championship</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-uefa-champions-league-and-europa-league-on-us-tv-and-internet/">Champions League</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-copa-america-on-us-tv/">Copa America</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-copa-libertadores-on-us-tv/">Copa Libertadores</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-uefa-champions-league-and-europa-league-on-us-tv-and-internet/">Europa League</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-the-fa-cup-on-us-tv/">FA Cup</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-gold-cup-on-us-tv/">Gold Cup</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-la-liga-on-us-tv-and-internet/">LaLiga</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-league-cup-on-us-tv">League Cup</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/watch-liga-mx-us-tv-internet/">Liga MX</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-ligue-un-on-us-tv-and-internet/">Ligue 1</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-mls-on-us-tv-and-internet/">MLS</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-nwsl-on-us-tv/">NWSL</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/watch-premier-league-on-us-tv-internet/">Premier League</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-primeira-liga-on-us-tv-2">Primeira Liga</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-serie-a-on-us-tv-and-internet/">Serie A</a></li>
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How to watch the Women's Super League on US TV

All the information you need on how to watch the Women's Super League on TV and streaming in the United States.

How to watch the Women's Super League on US TV - World Soccer Talk

<p>If you’re wondering how to watch the Women’s Super League on US TV, we have the info you need.</p>
<p>The WSL was founded in 2011, replacing the Women’s Premier National Division as the highest tier of English women’s soccer. Run by the Football Association, the division features twelve professional clubs. The league features clubs familiar to men’s football fans, such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, and Manchester United and Manchester City. Chelsea holds the most WSL titles at present.</p>
<p>The top three teams each season qualify for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, while the bottom club is relegated to the FA Women’s Championship. With continued investment, the WSL continues to grow in stature and attract top players.</p>
<h4>Watch the WSL on ESPN+:</h4>
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<p>Like its American equivalent the NWSL, the WSL is available on <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/mWebq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN+</a>. ESPN+ streams select matches throughout the season, usually at one or two per week. Other games are available via the official <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BarclaysWSL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WSL YouTube channel</a>.</p>
<p><strong>SEE MORE:</strong> <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/womens-super-league-tv-schedule/">Schedule of WSL games on US TV and streaming</a></p>
<p>Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/ultimate-soccer-tv-streaming-guide/">download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide</a>, which features details on how to watch the Women’s Super League and all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.</p>
<h3>Guides on how to watch leagues</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/how-to-watch-austrian-bundesliga-in-us/">Austrian Bundesliga</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-the-bundesliga-on-us-tv-and-internet/">Bundesliga</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/watch-championship-us-tv-internet/">How to watch EFL Championship</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-uefa-champions-league-and-europa-league-on-us-tv-and-internet/">Champions League</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-copa-america-on-us-tv/">Copa America</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-copa-libertadores-on-us-tv/">Copa Libertadores</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-uefa-champions-league-and-europa-league-on-us-tv-and-internet/">Europa League</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-the-fa-cup-on-us-tv/">FA Cup</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-gold-cup-on-us-tv/">Gold Cup</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-la-liga-on-us-tv-and-internet/">LaLiga</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-league-cup-on-us-tv">League Cup</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/watch-liga-mx-us-tv-internet/">Liga MX</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-ligue-un-on-us-tv-and-internet/">Ligue 1</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-mls-on-us-tv-and-internet/">MLS</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-nwsl-on-us-tv/">NWSL</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/watch-premier-league-on-us-tv-internet/">Premier League</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-primeira-liga-on-us-tv-2">Primeira Liga</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/where-to-watch-serie-a-on-us-tv-and-internet/">Serie A</a></li>
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<p>The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has officially announced plans for a new expansion team in San Francisco’s Bay Area. It is the 14th host region in the United States women’s top flight, and its first season is in 2024. There are currently a dozen teams in the league, but two additional clubs will be added next year. It was <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/utah-royals-to-return-to-nwsl-as-latest-expansion-team-20230313-WST-423136.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced last month</a> that the Utah Royals FC are also set to join the league in 2024.</p>



<h2>World Cup winners headline expansion ownership of NWSL in Bay Area</h2>



<p>Ownership of the Bay Area team brings familiar faces. Former USWNT stars Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, Danielle Slaton, and Aly Wagner headline the group of investors. Along with the former players, club ownership will be led by Sixth Street Partners. According to <em><a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/nwsl/story/4915904/uswnters-part-of-bay-area-nwsl-expansion-team-owners-group" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ESPN</a></em>, the conglomerate has reportedly invested $125 million into the newly-formed team.</p>



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<p>A large chunk of this investment comes down to a $53 million expansion fee to join the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nwsl-tv-schedule-and-streaming-links/">NWSL</a>. This is a considerably higher fee than other recent expansion clubs. Angel City FC, San Diego Wave and the aforementioned Utah Royals all <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/nwsl-to-expand-to-san-francisco-boston-and-utah-report-says-20230128-WST-417415.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reportedly</a> paid less than $5 million for their franchise fees.</p>



<p>The remaining $70 million investment into the Bay Area side goes to a training facility, staff, and team infrastructure. </p>



<h5>Majority investors have ties to Barcelona, Real Madrid, Yankees </h5>



<p>Sixth Street Partners is led by CEO Alan Waxman. The financial group previously invested money into FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and the San Antonio Spurs. Sixth Street also has partnership ties with the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys.</p>



<p>“We want to thank Commissioner Berman and the NWSL Board for their endorsement and their partnership throughout this process,” Waxman <a href="https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/national-womens-soccer-league-announces-expansion-to-bay-area-california" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stated</a> on Tuesday. “We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with this legendary group, who are lifelong role models to a generation of women, and we look forward to working with them to build a championship franchise on and off the field.”</p>



<p>“The Bay Area is where this all began,” said former two-time World Cup winner Brandi Chastain. “We are as excited about what this club will achieve on the field of play as we are for what it will represent for generations of women athletes and professionals yet to come. We look forward to the Bay fans embracing our team and celebrating the competitive spirit and talent we will put onto the field to continue the strong Bay tradition of playing to win championships.”</p>



<p>The team’s name, home stadium and training location are still in the works. </p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / Sports Press Photo</em></p>

Investors buy NWSL expansion team for $53 million in Bay Area

A club from the San Francisco Bay Area will become the latest expansion team in the NWSL after investors spent big for the team.

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