National Women’s Soccer League expanded to Atlanta, new team to begin play in 2028

By WSB Radio News Staff

November 11, 2025 at 8:56 pm EST

Atlanta lands NWSL expansion team to be owned by Arthur Blank with debut season planned for 2028 Scenes from the Empower Her. Inspire All. event at The Interlock in Atlanta, Ga. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/AMBSE) (Brandon Magnus/Brandon Magnus/AMBSE)

By WSB Radio News Staff

November 11, 2025 at 8:56 pm EST

ATLANTA — Atlanta is set to welcome a new professional women’s soccer team.

Atlanta becomes the 17th team in the National Women’s Soccer League after Commissioner Jessica Berman officially announced the new expansion franchise, which will be owned by Arthur Blank.

The new club will call Mercedes-Benz Stadium home, and Blank expressed confidence that fans will embrace the team just as passionately as they have Atlanta United.

Officials have not yet revealed the team’s name, but the franchise is scheduled to begin play in 2028.