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The Columbus are a women's soccer team. Based in Columbus, Ohio, they are a member of the National Women's Soccer League.

NWSL Awards Expansion Franchise, 18th Club to Columbus

April 21, 2026 - COLUMBUS - The National Women's Soccer League announced today that it has awarded Columbus, Ohio the league's 18th franchise. The club, set to begin play in 2028, will be owned by Haslam Sports Group (HSG), Nationwide and Drs. Christine and Pete Edwards. Media assets, courtesy of Haslam Sports Group: NWSL Columbus 2028 logos, press conference photos and ScottsMiracle-Gro Field photos can be found HERE. The successful NWSL Columbus 2028 movement reflects the group's long-term commitment to elevating and uniting Central ... Full Story

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League: National Women's Soccer League
Home: Columbus, Ohio
Class: Women's
Website: None
Schedule: Full Columbus Schedule

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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Columbus:

• Columbus Aviators (UFL) - Columbus, Ohio
  
• Columbus Clippers (IL) - Columbus, Ohio
  
• Columbus Crew 2 (MLS NEXT Pro) - Columbus, Ohio
  
• Columbus Crew SC (MLS) - Columbus, Ohio
  
• Columbus Fury (MLV) - Columbus, Ohio
  

• What to know about the 18th NWSL team coming to Columbus - NWSL Columbus Dispatch (April 22)
  
• Columbus gets the NWSL's 18th team to start play in 2028 - NWSL Gwinnett Daily Post (April 22)
  
• NWSL announces Columbus as league's new team - NWSL Columbus Dispatch (April 21)
  
• NWSL team in Columbus sets record expansion fee - NWSL Columbus Dispatch (April 21)
  
• Columbus NWSL team owners include Haslams. Learn about the group - NWSL Columbus Dispatch (April 21)
  
• NWSL adds Columbus team, internet reacts - NWSL Columbus Dispatch (April 21)
  
• National Women's Soccer League commissioner speaking in Columbus - NWSL Columbus Dispatch (April 21)
  
• National Women's Soccer League expanding to Columbus. Team to play in 2028 - NWSL Columbus Dispatch (April 21)
  
• What is the NWSL? What to know about league teams, schedule, streaming - NWSL Columbus Dispatch (April 21)
  
• Columbus Crew owners get 18th NWSL franchise for record fee - NWSL ESPN (April 21)
  
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