Jessica Berman (born 1977) [1] [2] is an American lawyer who has served as the commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) since 2022.

Oct 1, 2024 · Jessica Berman: Our new collective bargaining agreement grants NWSL players unprecedented agency in where they play, in addition to higher compensation and increased benefits.

Jessica Berman Is SI’s 2024 Innovator of the Year. At a cost of $135 million, CPKC Stadium in Kansas City is the world’s first venue built just for a women’s pro soccer team. ...

CHICAGO (March 9, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that Jessica Berman has been named the league’s next commissioner. Berman will oversee all operations of the league with a focus on supporting players on and off the pitch, working with NWSL clubs to continue to build on the positive momentum of the league’s ...

Jul 3, 2024 · Early in her career, Jessica Berman often found herself as the only woman in the room, first at the NHL and later as the deputy commissioner of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). But everything shifted two years ago when she became commissioner for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).

May 22, 2024 · The vision of NWSL Commission Jessica Berman, who's led the league to growth and record media rights deals for women's sports, became the first woman to win Sports Business Journal’s Executive of the Year on Wednesday night in …

Dec 16, 2024 · Jessica Berman, who in 2024 became the first woman recognized as Executive of the Year at the Sports Business Awards, has overseen a dramatic transformation of the NWSL since taking the reins nearly three years ago.

Feb 28, 2024 · When Jessica Berman was named commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League in 2022, she quickly made several changes to an organization that had been besieged …

Nov 1, 2023 · Jessica Berman, NWSL Commissioner, is a key part of this. After working for the National Hockey League and the National Lacrosse League, where she spearheaded business and legal affairs, Berman was named NWSL Commissioner in April 2022.

Sep 7, 2023 · Berman has held top jobs in several professional men’s leagues. Now she’s working to expand opportunities for women in sports. NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman holds the trophy during the NWSL...