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.

Jan 7, 2025 · In three seasons at the helm, the NWSL commissioner has seen record growth and investment thanks to bold decisions made with players’ interests at the forefront. Jessica Berman looked around her...

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 ...

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.

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).

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.

Jessica Berman was named Commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in 2022. Under Berman’s leadership, the NWSL has seen skyrocketing franchise valuations and sales, partnership gains, and the signing of the largest-ever media rights deal for a women’s sports league at the time.

May 24, 2024 · Jessica Berman is an important name in women's soccer, specifically for the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Her history with the league began in 2022 when she took on the role of commissioner. This marked a turning point.

May 27, 2024 · In recognition of her leadership at the NWSL, Jessica Berman became the first woman to be named Sports Executive of the Year.