Before the game between the Denver Summit and Washington Spirit at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo: Jack Goras/ISI Photos)

Through the first half of the season, the NWSL is averaging 11,044 fans per match, a 10% increase year-over-year.

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Paul Kennedy is the Editor in Chief & General Manager of Soccer America.