NWSL kicks off 12th season with 2 new expansion clubs and momentum aplenty
Now that the National Women's Soccer League has effectively distanced itself from the turbulence of two years ago, commissioner Jessica Berman is extolling the league's momentum heading into Season 12 and beyond.
![NWSL kicks off 12th season with 2 new expansion clubs and momentum aplenty](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7144885.1710512397!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/sinclair-christine-031524.jpg)
![Canada's Christine Sinclair is set to play her last competitive soccer matches with the Portland Thorns as the NWSL kicks off its 12th season on Friday. A soccer player smiles.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7144885.1710512397!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/sinclair-christine-031524.jpg)
Now that the National Women's Soccer League has effectively distanced itself from the turbulence of two years ago, commissioner Jessica Berman is extolling the league's momentum heading into Season 12 and beyond.