A growing push is underway to bring a professional women's soccer team to Columbus, with supporters rallying online and across the city. The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team is expected to land in Columbus by the end of the 2028 season. An online petition with over 6,500 signatures has also gained momentum. Morgan Hughes, a fan of the NWSL, is leading the effort to bring an NWSL team to the city, stating that it is high time for the league to support women's sports. While fan support is strong, the issue of funding a team is still being debated. The Haslam Sports Group is planning a bid for an NWSW franchise and is proposing a public-private partnership involving $25 million in public funds to build a training facility.