Groundbreaking WSL TV deal seen as proof of continued growth in women’s soccer

International News Sports Apr 9, 2021 Benedict Rhodes

New broadcast deal lauded as the next step in the growth of the league, and sport as a whole

Groundbreaking WSL TV deal seen as proof of continued growth in women’s soccer

The Women’s Super League announced a new TV deal with Sky Sports and the BBC in late March, showing once again that women’s soccer — both in England and internationally — is growing at an impressive rate.

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A Sky Sports microphone before a soccer match Photo credit: REUTERS/Soeren Stache

Manchester United’s Maria Thorisdottir ushers ducks off the pitch during a match, right in front of the WSL logo Photo credit: Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Christine Sinclair is presented with the game ball and a commemorative jersey for breaking the world's all-time international goalscoring record

Canada’s Christine Sinclair is presented with the game ball and a commemorative jersey for breaking the world’s all-time international goalscoring record. At the moment, there is no professional Canadian women’s league, should Sinclair want to play at home Photo credit: Canada Soccer

Current Canada Manager Bev Priestman and defender Gabrielle Carle at a press conference for the 2018 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship. There is currently no professional women’s soccer league in Canada. Photo credit: Canada Soccer

Vivianne Miedema, one of the biggest stars in the WSL, scores Arsenal's second goal against Tottenham

Arsenal’s Vivianne Miedema scores their second goal against Tottenham Photo credit: Reuters/Paul Childs