Dallas is set to welcome a new professional women’s soccer team, pending approval from the city council on Wednesday. The team, part of the USL Super League, is eyeing the iconic 90,000-seat Cotton Bowl in Fair Park as their home stadium.
A “Brand Reveal Celebration for Dallas’ First Women’s Professional Soccer Team” is scheduled for Thursday at Klyde Warren Park, where team leaders will outline their plans to kick off the season this summer. The event will feature remarks from USL Super League Dallas CEO Jim Neil and President Amanda Vandervort.
Promotional videos showcasing the new team have already generated buzz online, highlighting the city’s skyline and emphasizing the league’s commitment to the future of women’s soccer.
City leaders are expected to vote on a $600,000 two-year agreement that would allow the team to use the Cotton Bowl for their games. While the stadium offers numerous advantages, such as being soccer-ready and well-operated, concerns have been raised about its size and potential impact on the fan experience.
Despite these challenges, longtime Dallas Mavericks radio broadcaster Chuck Cooperstein believes that now is an opportune time to launch a women’s professional sports team in the city. With the recent success of women’s sports, including high school soccer teams in North Texas clinching state championships, there is a growing momentum for women’s athletics.
The Cotton Bowl is also undergoing extensive renovations, further enhancing the potential for a vibrant sports scene in Dallas. As the city awaits the council’s decision, all eyes are on the exciting prospect of a new professional soccer team taking the field in the heart of Texas.