On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the Dallas City Council announced its approval of a plan to host a new professional women’s soccer team at the Cotton Bowl for the subsequent two seasons. This approval makes Dallas home to the second professional women’s sports team within a month.

The team, along with seven other teams currently in the league, is anticipated to draw thousands of fans each season and generate significant broadcasting revenue.

The new team is part of an expanding league, with plans to introduce six additional teams across the country in the coming years. The inaugural season is set to start on Friday, August 16.

The official announcement by the team will be attended by Council Member Chad West and his children, and will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 9 at Klyde Warren Park.

Expressing his excitement, Council Member Chad West said, “This news means so much to so many soccer fans, but especially young girls like my eight-year-old daughter who has played soccer since she was old enough to walk.”

West also praised Mayor Johnson for his leadership in bringing professional sports to Dallas and Council Member Adam Bazaldua for his efforts to revitalize Fair Park and the Cotton Bowl.