An NWSL-record crowd of 23403 turned up for the expansion Orlando Pride’s inaugural home match,a sign the women’s game is discovering real tractionThe future of women’s soccer was on view in Orlando on Saturday night as a record 23403 fans flocked to the Citrus Bowl for the inaugural home outing of the Orlando Pride in a allotment of Florida that is rapidly becoming synonymous with the handsome game.
It was the future of a league, of a novel team, and of fans novel to the sport and even of a possible matrimonial tie-up as one of the men’s team’s most recognizable supporters was joined by a female counterpart in a development that is certain to please unicorn-lovers everywhere.
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Source: theguardian.com