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What was the NWSL a successor to?

  • MLS

  • USL

  • A-League

  • WPS

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The NWSL, short for National Women's Soccer League, came about as the successor to the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league, which operated briefly from 2009 to 2012. As a new venture in the world of women's soccer, the NWSL was established in 2012 to provide a sustainable, professional platform for female athletes in the United States, promoting the growth and development of the women's game at the highest level.
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