Columbus Lands NWSL Expansion Club: Mary Shepro to Lead Business Operations for 2028 Season
Columbus is a city in Franklin County, Ohio. Columbus women's professional soccer took a major step forward on October 12, 2026, as Mary Shepro was named President of Business Operations for Columbus NWSL 2028, the National Women's Soccer League expansion club set to begin play in the 2028 season.
Shepro will build the new club's business operations from the ground up: establishing its staffing structure, developing its brand and running its commercial operations, spanning ticket sales, corporate partnerships, marketing, fan engagement, community programs, facilities and matchday experiences.
She will continue to oversee the business of the Columbus Crew (MLS) while preparing the expansion club for its inaugural season, reporting to Haslam Sports Group President David Jenkins.
Columbus is already a professional soccer stronghold, with the Crew playing at Lower.com Field; the NWSL club will give the city top-tier men's and women's teams. Haslam Sports Group also owns the NFL's Cleveland Browns.
(Source: thewomenweadmire.com, October 12, 2026)
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