BSG ANNOUNCES THE WOMEN’S ARENA PREMIER LEAGUE, SET TO BEGIN PLAY IN MARCH 2028

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BLUEBLACKS SPORTS GROUP ANNOUNCES THE WOMEN’S ARENA PREMIER LEAGUE, SET TO BEGIN PLAY IN MARCH 2028

New women-only indoor soccer league will create opportunities for team owners, players, partners, and sports professionals while supporting the sport’s growth across the United States.

INDIANA — November 6, 2026 — Blueblacks Sports Group today announced the formation of the Women’s Arena Premier League (WAPL), a new women-only professional indoor soccer league scheduled to begin play in March 2028. With plans to establish clubs across multiple states and attract some of the best indoor soccer talent from around the United States, WAPL will create another avenue for prospective team owners, elevate opportunities for women athletes, and bring the excitement of indoor soccer to more communities.

Owned and operated by Blueblacks Sports Group, WAPL is being built with a commitment to advancing the growth and development of indoor soccer nationwide. Through strategic planning, responsible expansion, and dedicated league leadership, the organization intends to strengthen the future of the sport while giving owners, players, and commercial partners a platform to build, compete, and grow.

“Launching WAPL is about opening doors and creating more opportunities in women’s indoor soccer,” said J.R. Robinson, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Blueblacks Sports Group. “We want to give prospective owners another avenue to establish clubs, give talented players a stage to showcase their abilities, and give partners an opportunity to help build something meaningful. Our vision is to create a league that invests in its foundation and helps move the women’s game forward.”

Expanding Opportunity in Women’s Indoor Soccer

WAPL recognizes the presence of both MASLW and WMLIS in the women’s indoor soccer industry and looks forward to contributing to that growing landscape. As an independently owned and operated league, WAPL intends to complement the broader development of the sport by expanding access to competitive opportunities, club ownership, and community engagement.

The league’s women-only focus will place female athletes at the center of its competition, storytelling, and long-term development strategy. WAPL aims to provide an environment where players can refine their skills, gain meaningful exposure, and pursue opportunities at the next level of their careers.

“We recognize the work being done throughout women’s indoor soccer, including within MASLW and WMLIS,” Robinson added. “We want to join that industry with a clear purpose: create additional opportunities and contribute to the sport’s continued growth. More communities supporting women’s soccer means more places for athletes to compete, more opportunities for owners to lead, and more ways for partners to make an impact.”

A New Avenue for Prospective Team Owners

WAPL is inviting interest from prospective ownership groups that share its commitment to women’s sports, strong local leadership, and sustainable club operations. Its expansion strategy will focus on identifying qualified owners and viable markets across multiple states, with an emphasis on building clubs that can develop lasting relationships with fans, sponsors, and their communities.

Prospective owners will have an opportunity to help establish the league’s inaugural footprint and shape a new chapter in women’s indoor soccer. Expansion planning will consider ownership readiness, venue suitability, local market demand, and the operational resources needed to support a successful club.

The league will announce further information regarding its ownership application process, membership requirements, and inaugural markets as development progresses.

Commissioner Search to Lead League Development

Hiring a League Commissioner will be WAPL’s first organizational priority. The commissioner will lead the development of league operations and work with Blueblacks Sports Group and prospective member clubs to establish the standards, structure, and strategic direction needed for the inaugural season.

Key priorities will include competition planning, club accountability, player development initiatives, commercial growth, and coordination among member organizations.

WAPL’s preparation for March 2028 will emphasize deliberate planning, including the development of league policies, scheduling frameworks, operational expectations, and strategies to enhance the future of indoor soccer.

“A strong league starts with strong leadership and a clear plan,” Robinson said. “Our first priority is bringing in a commissioner who understands our vision and can help turn it into a well-organized, professionally managed league. We want to give our owners, athletes, and partners a foundation they can believe in.”

Building the Team Behind the League

In the coming weeks, WAPL will begin seeking individuals interested in helping build the league across a range of creative, commercial, and operational functions. Areas of opportunity will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Social media management

  • Content creation

  • Graphic design

  • Business operations

  • Sponsorship sales and partnership development

  • Ticketing

  • Video production

  • Website development

  • Additional league support and administrative functions

Position details, qualifications, and application instructions will be announced as roles become available. WAPL welcomes interest from individuals passionate about women’s sports and motivated to contribute their skills to a growing soccer organization.

Looking Ahead to March 2028

As preparations begin for its inaugural season, WAPL is enthusiastic about the opportunity to introduce a dedicated women’s league to communities across multiple states. Its long-term vision centers on competitive soccer, meaningful player development, strong ownership groups, and partnerships that support lasting growth.

Additional announcements will address league leadership, expansion opportunities, participating clubs, player opportunities, commercial partnerships, and the inaugural competition schedule.

About the Women’s Arena Premier League

The Women’s Arena Premier League (WAPL) is a women-only professional indoor soccer league owned and operated by Blueblacks Sports Group, with inaugural play scheduled for March 2028. WAPL is committed to advancing the growth and development of indoor soccer across the United States by creating opportunities for athletes, team owners, partners, and sports professionals. Through strategic planning and responsible expansion, the league aims to showcase women’s soccer talent and help players pursue the next level of their careers.