Denver has officially been announced as the NWSL's 16th expansion team. But how did this ownership group win the bid? This week on Full Time, Meg Linehan and Theo Lloyd-Hughes focus on understanding what made Denver special. To help do that, NWSL commissioner Jess Berman joins the show to give the inside scoop on how the league evaluated the bids. Then, Athletic staff writer Melanie Anzidei discusses her report on the bidding process, the latest news on a stadium, and anecdotes from talking to lead investor Rob Cohen. Finally, Full Time catches up with For Denver FC co-founder, broadcaster, and Colorado native Jordan Angeli to talk about the community aspect and what NWSL fans can expect as Denver joins the chaos. There's even time to contemplate who could be Denver's first-ever player. PLUS: The latest transfer news from around the NWSL, Crystal Dunn and Jenna Nighswonger leave Gotham FC, and plenty of stars extend their contracts, too. _______________ Articles mentioned on the show: Inside Denver’s winning NWSL bid: How grassroots and confidence beat stadium plans and Caitlin Clark After Naomi Girma’s record-breaking transfer, who will be the next major-money move? Alyssa and Gisele Thompson agree new Angel City contract extensions USWNT’s Crystal Dunn, Gotham FC agree to mutually part ways Arsenal and Gotham FC agree to $100,000 transfer of USWNT defender Jenna Nighswonger Chelsea’s unveiling of USWNT star Naomi Girma, the support act to main event of stamping authority on WSL Portland Thorns, Sophia Smith agree to contract extension: ‘I’m in the prime years of my career’ _______________ HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Theo Lloyd-Hughes GUESTS: Jessica Berman, Melanie Anzidei, Jordan Angeli PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter here Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices