The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) returns to ION for its second season, starting March 15, with enhanced coverage including a brand-new studio team and a full slate of Saturday night doubleheader matches.
Here’s the Lowdown: ION, available in 123 million homes, will air 50 NWSL matches across 25 weeks. The network is introducing the first-ever weekly studio shows dedicated to the NWSL, hosted by Seb Salazar (ESPN) and Kylen Mills (FOX Sports, NBC Sports). Returning broadcast teams include JP Dellacamera and Jill Loyden for the first match, and Maura Sheridan and Jordan Angeli for the second.
What This Means Now: The NWSL is getting significantly increased visibility and dedicated analysis with ION’s expanded coverage. The new studio shows, combined with experienced broadcast teams, are designed to provide fans with a more comprehensive viewing experience. This builds on a successful first season that saw NWSL on ION reach over 20 million unique viewers.
The Bigger Picture: The league’s opening doubleheader on March 15 features Utah Royals FC vs. Bay FC (7:30 p.m. ET) followed by Gotham FC vs. Seattle Reign FC (10 p.m. ET). Other key dates are a 2024 Championship rematch with Orlando playing Washington on April 19, and a special tripleheader on June 14. ION’s commitment to the NWSL, and women’s sport, is demonstrated, and highlights the league’s growing popularity, with strong viewership numbers and a significant female audience.
