--- title: Media Kit for Cleveland Pro Soccer description: Resources for media covering our bid to bring an NWSL team to Cleveland image: https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(12)-1.png --- [![Crests for Forest City and Cleveland Astra](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cleveland%20Soccer%20Crests-1.png?width=208&height=140&name=Cleveland%20Soccer%20Crests-1.png "Crests for Forest City and Cleveland Astra")](https://clevelandprosoccer.com/?hsLang=en) [![Cleveland Soccer Crests](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cleveland%20Soccer%20Crests-1.png?width=208&height=140&name=Cleveland%20Soccer%20Crests-1.png "Cleveland Soccer Crests")](https://clevelandprosoccer.com/?hsLang=en) - PRO TEAMS › - [Cleveland Astra](https://clevelandastra.com/) - [Forest City Cleveland](https://www.forestcitycle.com/) - ABOUT › - [Our Story](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/about-csg?hsLang=en) - [The Kickout](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/kickout?hsLang=en) - [Cleveland Soccer Stadium](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/stadium?hsLang=en) - [Careers](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/careers?hsLang=en) - [SEASON TICKETS](https://www.shop.clevelandprosoccer.com/) - TEAM SHOPS › - [Cleveland Astra Shop](https://arrivoathleticwear.com/astra) - [Forest City Shop](https://arrivoathleticwear.com/collections/forest-city-fc-official-team-shop) # Media Kit Find releases, b-roll, photos, graphics & other resources for covering men's & women's professional soccer in Cleveland. ![Soccer field](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(12)-1.png) ### MEDIA CONTACT Gina Prodan Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer [gina@clevelandsoccergroup.com](mailto:gina@clevelandsoccergroup.com)  ### VIDEOS ASSETS & B-ROLL - [Bid Promo with Soccer, Sports Fans, City B-Roll & Voiceover/Quotes](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xGqKFPjNxIfrn6m3dE3R7gt6FImnRPF8/view?usp=sharing) - [Soccer Fans Tailgating in Stadium Parking Lot](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vsxQ-U8fKKvuDQRr4ef_nZCOHhQW_ld8?usp=sharing) - [Packed Venue for Soccer Watch Party & Cleveland Rally](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1S6W2EaZX8tjjsvU0XceBa3UWP-OtbN-O?usp=sharing) - [World's Game in Cleveland Promo](https://drive.google.com/file/d/170SCM2UUGKovRUsnoNhKYZYM8fmi-DT7/view?usp=drive_link) - [City Fly-in B-Roll (Rendering, Former Stadium Design)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BIbh3EkWPMj7bdQXWwbNi4APyPduVsqF/view?usp=sharing) - [Campaign Launch with Soccer B-Roll & Quotes](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h5yV2rDFde2eLi4CekMuPzU1WFSOSc69/view?usp=sharing) - [Behind the Net Soccer B-Roll](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PWcH-3EFFpt10iKrwAcG9UUKTJb1a7iN/view?usp=sharing) ### FULL-SIZED IMAGES TO USE Click an image to access its full-sized version. Credit: Cleveland Soccer Group. Need something else? [Contact us.](mailto:gina@clevelandsoccergroup.com) - ![Women's Investor Group](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/scarves_thumb.png?width=2770&height=2770&name=scarves_thumb.png) Women's Investor Group Photo Click to open full size image - ![Cleveland Soccer Field](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cleveland%20is%20the%20reason.png?width=1215&height=1215&name=cleveland%20is%20the%20reason.png) Soccer Field with CPS Branding: Click to open full size image - ![CSU Soccer Field with a View](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_8107%202-1.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=IMG_8107%202-1.jpg) Krenzler Field with Skyline: Click to open full size image - ![Women's Soccer team](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FTF_8172-1-1.jpg?width=1000&height=667&name=FTF_8172-1-1.jpg) Athletes from CSU Women's Soccer: Click to open full size image - ![Geraci's backs the bid](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2075.jpg?width=2266&height=4029&name=IMG_2075.jpg) LoyalCLE Support From Geraci's: Click to open full size image - ![Brewnuts](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RenderedImage.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=RenderedImage.jpg) LoyalCLE Support From Brewnuts: Click to open full size image - ![My Cuzin Vintage](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RenderedImage%202.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=RenderedImage%202.jpg) LoyalCLE Support From My Cuzin Vintage: Click to open full size image - ![Cleveland Gooners](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image-1.jpg?width=3793&height=2296&name=Image-1.jpg) LoyalCLE Support From Cleveland Gooners: Click to open full size image - ![Avery M in Shaker Heights](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0611.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=IMG_0611.jpg) LoyalCLE Support From Avery M in Shaker Heights: Click to open full size image ### SOCCER IMAGES (SEPARATE CREDIT) Click an image to access its full-sized version. Credit: Brigid Gallagher.  - ![Soccer Fans](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/QBSm_ifU.jpeg?width=3000&height=2000&name=QBSm_ifU.jpeg) Credit: Brigid Gallagher - ![Soccer fans in Cleveland](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ced2Eogg.jpeg?width=3000&height=2000&name=Ced2Eogg.jpeg) Credit: Brigid Gallagher - ![USWNT in Cleveland](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fnko5V9I-3.jpeg?width=3000&height=2000&name=Fnko5V9I-3.jpeg) Credit: Brigid Gallagher - ![Soccer fans in Cleveland](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iyVkHSr4.jpeg?width=3000&height=2000&name=iyVkHSr4.jpeg) Credit: Brigid Gallagher - ![Soccer fans in Cleveland](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5NQ03Rqw-2.jpeg?width=2232&height=1488&name=5NQ03Rqw-2.jpeg) Credit: Brigid Gallagher - ![Soccer fans in Cleveland](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CVnkB-ec.jpeg?width=2232&height=1488&name=CVnkB-ec.jpeg) Credit: Brigid Gallagher - ![Soccer fans in Cleveland](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/y2_8MWxI.jpeg?width=3000&height=2000&name=y2_8MWxI.jpeg) Credit: Brigid Gallagher - ![Soccer fans in Cleveland](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2wdIxwzo.jpeg?width=3000&height=4500&name=2wdIxwzo.jpeg) Credit: Brigid Gallagher - ![Soccer fans in Cleveland](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jj_H-frA.jpeg?width=3000&height=2000&name=Jj_H-frA.jpeg) Credit: Brigid Gallagher - ![Soccer Fans in Cleveland](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SyaqoGwg-2.jpeg?width=3000&height=2000&name=SyaqoGwg-2.jpeg) Credit: Brigid Gallagher - ![Soccer fans in Cleveland](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/od_qcFw0-2.jpeg?width=3000&height=2000&name=od_qcFw0-2.jpeg) Credit: Brigid Gallagher - ![Soccer fans in Cleveland](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ur_Qn-4o.jpeg?width=3000&height=2000&name=Ur_Qn-4o.jpeg) Credit: Brigid Gallagher ### MOST RECENT STORIES ### WOMEN'S WPSL PRO TEAM: - Release: [WPSL Pro to Launch as Division II League in 2026, Backed by Cleveland Soccer Group and New Stadium Investment](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/cleveland-announces-wpsl-pro-womens-team?hsLang=en) - WPSL Pro [website](https://wpslpro.com/) & current [LOI markets](https://wpslpro.com/teams/) - Graphic: [WPSL Pro logo](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SBLA3Aa1V4TDpZ7CmMzA1TfSizhdlSGl/view?usp=sharing) - Graphics: [Where WPSL Pro stands in U.S. Soccer System](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ebdQekKBuZ5O6x_3wFDXqXa_6I6Ct7hA?usp=sharing) ### TRAINING FACILITIES RFP: - Release: [Cleveland Soccer Group Launches Search for City to Anchor Cleveland’s Pro Soccer Future](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/rfp-issued-for-soccer-training-facilities?hsLang=en) - Resource: [Sampling of Public-Private Partnerships for Sports Training Facilities & Headquarters](https://docs.google.com/document/d/181V4lSSTIbIbyEXdvuuXZOXpRjYmbDXVA05R2zCqTWg/edit?usp=sharing) - Resource: [NDA to Receive Full RFP](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/nda?hsLang=en) ### UPDATED SOCCER STADIUM PLANS: - [Soccer Stadium Rendering Video](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hubfs/Cleveland%20Soccer%20Stadium%20in%20South%20Gateway%20Downtown.mp4?hsLang=en) (Updated March 2025) - [Soccer Stadium Rendering Images](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ajlGNdPqJINTXUifKmal39a62eO8Nn99?usp=sharing) (Folder Updated March 2025) - Release: [Pro Soccer in 2026 at South Gateway Stadium](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/pro-soccer-south-gateway-stadium-in-2026?hsLang=en) (March 2025) - Release: [Cleveland Metroparks Partnership](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/metroparks-soccer-stadium-partnership-sept2024?hsLang=en) (Sept. 2024) - Stadium Land: [Marked Map](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hubfs/Stadium%20Images/Stadium%20Overview%20Map%20Sept%202024.png?hsLang=en), [Unmarked Map](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hubfs/Stadium%20Images/Unmarked%20Overview%20of%20Stadium%20Land%20Sept%202024.png?hsLang=en) ### BACKGROUND, FACTS & FIGURES ### ABOUT CLEVELAND SOCCER GROUP Founded in 2022, Cleveland Soccer Group is set on bringing both men’s and women’s professional soccer to Cleveland and growing the game across Northeast Ohio. After securing rights to launch an MLS Next Pro men’s team, CSG expanded its efforts with a bid to bring a women’s pro soccer team to the city. That team will be announced soon. CSG has already garnered over 16,000 season ticket pledges, positioning the city for an exciting future in professional soccer. [Michael Murphy Bio](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/meet-michael-murphy-co-founder-ceo?hsLang=en) | [Nolan Gallagher Bio](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/meet-nolan-gallagher-co-founder-president?hsLang=en) | [More About CSG](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/about?hsLang=en) ### ABOUT THE GROWTH OF SOCCER Soccer is growing faster than any other sport right now. First-time soccer fans have grown [400%](https://www.forbes.com/sites/vitascarosella/2024/09/17/soccer-fandom-is-booming-in-america-according-to-new-report/) in the U.S. since 2023 & millions more are expected to fall in love with the sport, thanks to upcoming tournaments, cultural shifts & access to the game on TV, streaming platforms & social media. - Expected to be #3 [most popular](https://sportsepreneur.com/soccer-will-be-a-top-3-sport-us/) sport in the U.S. in next 10 years - 14 million attended [MLS](https://frontofficesports.com/soccers-u-s-boom-mls-and-nwsl-break-attendance-records/#:~:text=Over%20the%20weekend%2C%20Major%20League,league%20record%20of%2010.9%20million.) & [NWSL](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-breaks-2-million-in-regular-season-attendance-for-first-time-in-league-history) games in the U.S. last year - [5 billion](https://publications.fifa.com/en/vision-report-2021/the-football-landscape/) global soccer fans, [100 million](https://www.forsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/For-Soccer-United-States-of-Soccer-2024.pdf) fans in the U.S. - Viewership increased 27% YoY for [MLS](https://www.sportcal.com/media/mls-breaks-commercial-and-viewership-records-for-2024-season/), 40% for [NWSL](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-closes-monumental-2024-season-with-record-championship-match-viewership) The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup will be game changers in the U.S. Growth rates for the U.S. soccer market are expected to climb [15–20%](https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/technology/technology-media-telecom-outlooks/sports-industry-outlook.html) annually following the 2026 Men’s World Cup. It’s just the start. 2028 LA Olympics will add fuel to the fire. We’re primed to ride those massive tailwinds. ### ABOUT WOMEN'S SPORTS RIGHT NOW Women’s sports are experiencing explosive growth across all key indicators—revenue, viewership, attendance, and league expansion—making them one of the most compelling investment opportunities in the sports industry. --- ### **Revenue Growth** Global revenues in women's elite sports are projected to reach **$2.35 billion in 2025**, up from $1.88 billion in 2024 and $981 million in 2023—a **240% increase in just four years**, according to [Deloitte](https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/press-releases/womens-elite-sports-exceed-expectations.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com). Commercial revenue, the largest segment, is expected to contribute $1.26 billion (54% of the total), while broadcast and matchday revenues will hit $590 million (25%) and $500 million (21%), respectively. --- ### **Viewership & Media Coverage** Media coverage of women’s sports has **tripled since 2019**, and fans are tuning in at record levels: - The 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship **outdrew Game 1 of the MLB World Series**, solidifying women’s college basketball as a premier media property. - The [2024 NWSL Championship](https://frontofficesports.com/nwsl-expansion-media-rights-inventory/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) drew nearly 1 million viewers, the most in league history. - Over 1.1 million tuned in for a Women’s Super League match between Chelsea and Liverpool. --- ### **Women's Soccer** Women’s soccer is leading the charge in the global growth of women’s sports, with major investments, historic viewership, and continued league expansion: - The [NWSL](https://frontofficesports.com/nwsl-expansion-media-rights-inventory/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) is now the fastest-growing professional sports league in the U.S. and recently announced a **four-year, $240 million media rights deal** with CBS Sports, ESPN, Amazon Prime Video, and Scripps. This partnership dramatically increases visibility with weekly national broadcasts and exclusive streaming content. - [Expansion is underway](https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/report-nwsl-eyeing-sunday-nights-rights-package-2025-03-31/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) with new teams coming to Boston and Denver, alongside rising valuations for existing franchises (e.g., Bay FC’s $53 million expansion fee in 2023, Denver's $110 million in 2024) and record-setting valuations, like [Angel City FC's $250 million valuation.](https://frontofficesports.com/angel-city-fc-sale-official-at-record-250-million-valuation/) - Globally, women's soccer is surging—over 1.1 million watched the Women’s Super League’s Chelsea vs. Liverpool match, and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup broke attendance and broadcast records. - Women's soccer is also sparking local economies: In cities like San Diego, Portland, and Kansas City, NWSL matchdays regularly draw crowds of **15,000+**, while the newly built CPKC Stadium in Kansas City is the **first-ever stadium purpose-built for a women’s sports team**. --- ### **League Growth & Investment** The surge in popularity is being matched by serious investment and expansion: - The [WNBA introduced the Golden State Valkyries](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/wnbas-newest-team-valkyries-ready-build-legacy-with-league-2025-04-01/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) in 2025—its first expansion team since 2008—with Portland and Toronto set to follow by 2026. - [League One Volleyball (LOVB)](https://www.ft.com/content/bf0e8cda-70f1-4699-9d1d-2dfdf24c7e83?utm_source=chatgpt.com) is attracting top U.S. talent and private equity backing to build a pro volleyball league based in U.S. cities like Atlanta. --- ### **Economic Impact** Women’s sports are generating meaningful economic impact. The 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four in Cleveland was projected to generate **$25 million** for the local economy, reinforcing the value of hosting women’s sporting events. ### ABOUT SOCCER IN CLEVELAND Cleveland fans are renowned for our devotion. We show up. We bleed our team's colors. And despite our mid-market size, Cleveland is a [Top 10 Pro Sports City](https://www.cleveland.com/sports/2023/04/guardians-browns-cavs-make-cleveland-a-top-10-city-for-sports-revenue.html). Cleveland is also the only top-20 sports market without a professional outdoor soccer team. Soccer is nothing new in Cleveland. We've been playing it for generations. We've waved the flags and sung the songs of domestic and international soccer teams for decades. We've even celebrated multiple [indoor league championships](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Crunch) with the Cleveland Crunch. From cultural soccer clubs and community programs, competitive travel and nationally ranked college teams, Northeast Ohio is steeped in [soccer history](https://case.edu/ech/articles/s/soccer), talent and love for this game. [![Cleveland Soccer Crests](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cleveland%20Soccer%20Crests-2.png?width=178&height=120&name=Cleveland%20Soccer%20Crests-2.png "Cleveland Soccer Crests")](https://clevelandprosoccer.com/?hsLang=en) Cleveland Soccer Group is the ownership group for two pro soccer teams: [Forest City Cleveland](http://forestcitycle.com/) (men's) and [Cleveland Astra](http://clevelandastra.com/) (women's). We aim to be the North Star of soccer in Northeast Ohio and are working to increase access to the game and improved community outcomes through the on-the-ground work of our Foundation. 2900 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH [Privacy Policy](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/hubfs/soccer_privacy_policy.txt?hsLang=en) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/clevelandprosoccer) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/cleprosoccer) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clevelandprosoccer/) - ABOUT - [About Cleveland Soccer Group](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/about-csg) - [Careers](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/careers) - [Mini Pitch Initiative](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/mini-pitch-initiative) - [News](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/news) - TEAMS - [Cleveland Astra (W)](https://clevelandastra.com/) - [Forest City Cleveland (M)](https://www.forestcitycle.com/) - CONNECT - [Get Involved](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/get-involved) - [Media Kit](https://www.clevelandprosoccer.com/media-kit) Copyright © Cleveland Professional Soccer | Cleveland Soccer Group. 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