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Lara here, Girlbossâ contributing writer! đ |
Every time I see a video of a crowded stadium supporting the Toronto Tempo (my brand new hometown WNBA team!), I get a little teary-eyed. đ„č Just a decade ago, the idea of womenâs sports being supported in this way felt inconceivable, and today, itâs a reality. đđđ |
And while my sports knowledge may be limited (blame it on the industry being male-focused up until now! đ€), Iâll be damned if that stops me from supporting womenâs sports with my whole chest. Which is why today weâre offering up a simple guide on how you can, too. |
Other stuff the Girlboss team is yapping about on Slack: |
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Thereâs Never Been a Better Time to Support Womenâs Sports |
Whether youâve watched menâs sports your whole life or youâre not really sure what the difference between defense and offense is (no shame! đ), womenâs sports are gaining major momentumâand itâs time to start paying attention (if youâre not already). |
đȘ A few stats to get you feeling inspired: |
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And while we absolutely love to see it, the key to long-term success for any sport is the fans. Hereâs how you can be a good one: |
đș Tune in |
One of the biggest (outdated) criticisms of womenâs sports is that they âdonât draw audiences.â Letâs prove them wrong, shall we? |
Attend a game IRL: Attendance stats matter! These numbers can help leagues negotiate better TV rights, sponsorships, and media coverage. Watch games from home: No womenâs team near you? No problem. Streaming the games or watching via cable also helps the leagues drive revenue. Ask your local sports bar to show the games: This is how sports fandoms and communities are built, people! |
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Womenâs sports get less traditional media coverage than menâs sports do, so engaging with them on social media platforms is an easy way to show support and stay up to date. |
Follow women athletes, teams, and leagues on social media: Help them get those sponsorship dollahs! Engage with posts: Likes, comments, shares, and saves can all give them an algorithm boost and help them connect with more potential fans. Subscribe to newsletters that cover womenâs sports: We love The Gist. |
đ Incorporate it into your everyday |
Normalizing womenâs sports as part of everyday culture will help make them feel less like a trending âniche interestâ and more like the mainstay they truly are. |
Wear the merch proudly: You know how menâs sports logos are basically shorthand for bros? Letâs do that! Yap about it: Bring womenâs sports into your group chats, water-cooler catch-ups, and date night convos. How âbout them Mystics? Pay attention: Understanding the sport, knowing the players' names and backgrounds, and keeping up with the leagueâs standings are what make a true fan. |
Bonus: Be sure to call the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB âmenâs sportsâ the same way they refer to the WNBA, PWHL, and NWSL as âwomenâs sports.â đ |
POLL: Whatâs your fandom level for womenâs sports? |
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What Team Girlboss has been loving lately. |
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âïž Ooh, cool-girl brand Lisa Says Gahâs new âEuro Breakfastâ line is so damn cute! |
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Before you log off for a well-earned weekend of rest and relaxation, let us help you curate your weekend vibes. ⚠|
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