Soccer-WSL revenue grew 60% in 2020-21 season on broadcast, commercial deals -study

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Reading v Chelsea - Madejski Stadium, Reading, Britain - May 27, 2023 Chelsea's Katerina Svitkova, Jelena Cankovic, Eve Perisset and Niamh Charles celebrates with the trophy after winning the Women's Super League Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

(Reuters) - Women's Super League (WSL) clubs recorded revenue growth of 60% for the 2020-21 season, driven by a rise in commercial agreements and a new broadcast deal, according to analysis from Deloitte published on Monday.

The 12 clubs in the English top flight generated 32 million pounds ($40 million) in aggregate revenue, up from 20 million pounds in the previous season.