The National Women's Soccer League is looking to add a 16th team, Commissioner Jessica Berman announced Friday.
Gotham FC plays OL Reign for the league title on Saturday night.
Political Cartoons View All 1240 ImagesBerman said ticket sales to NWSL games grew 36% this season and average attendance at games was up 26 percent.
Last month, OL Reign attracted a record NWSL crowd of 34,130 to Lumen Field in Seattle for Megan Rapinoe's farewell match.
The sale of both OL Reign and the Portland Thorns is progressing, with deals expected to be announced by the end of this year, Berman said.
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