Ohio will get a National Women’s Soccer League team, but residents oppose training facility location

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 845

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Ohio will be home to a new National Women’s Soccer League team, but the team’s training facility will be built where a city park in an underserved area was previously promised various improvements.

Columbus was selected late last month as the NWSL’s 18th franchise and the team will be owned by Haslam Sports Group, Nationwide, and Drs. Christine and Pete Edwards.

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