The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced Seattle as its second expansion city on Wednesday.
The PWHL expanded its foothold in the Pacific Northwest after picking Vancouver to join the circuit last week.
They will join current league members Boston, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ottawa and Toronto in 2025-26.
Plans are in the works to add ninth and 10th teams for the 2026-27 season, according to multiple reports.
The new team announced Wednesday initially will be known as PWHL Seattle. Team colors are emerald green and cream, and the team will play at the Seattle Kraken’s Climate Pledge Arena.
“Seattle is an incredible sports city and we’ve seen firsthand the passion for the women’s game,” Kraken co-owner Samantha Holloway said. “We’re also proud to grow the game of hockey … and together we’ll continue to inspire the next generation of hockey players and fans alike.”
The PWHL is still finalizing plans for an expansion draft for Vancouver and Seattle.
Launched in 2024, the PWHL is owned by Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and his wife, Kimbra.
–Field Level Media
Charlotte FC will look to start a new winning streak on Saturday night when they travel to Columbus, Ohio, to play the surging Crew. Even though Charlotte (6-3-1, 19 points)…
The Philadelphia Union will look to extend their winning streak to three matches when they visit CF Montreal on Saturday night. Philadelphia (6-3-1, 19 points) has won two straight matches…
Toronto FC likely will be without captain Jonathan Osorio when they return to MLS regular-season action Saturday to host the New England Revolution. The midfielder suffered a dislocated shoulder in…
Union aim to continue winning ways in encounter vs. CF Montreal
Health concerns for Toronto heading into match with Revolution
Rockies aim to extend rare winning streak in rematch vs. Giants
Angels, minus Mike Trout, try to even series vs. Tigers
Field Level Media - Professional sports content solutions | FLM
