The Slow Pitch: Why Women's Soccer Needs Fantasy Leagues to Succeed The Women's Super League (WSL) is about to kick off its latest season, and with it comes an attempt to boost fan engagement through fantasy sports.
Unlike most leagues, which struggle to retain players over months long seasons due to their notorious retention problem, the WSL has taken a unique approach by putting player photos front and center in its inaugural fantasy game.
This decision speaks to a larger issue: how women's soccer can break down barriers between itself and a wider audience.