It was a landmark moment in women’s football. The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) hopes that launching its own reality show, Offseason FC, will revolutionize the sport. NWSL player Midge Purce and Alexis Ohanian, husband of tennis great Serena Williams, created this series. Moreover, the co-owner of Angel City FC promises to provide an unmatched look into the lives of elite NWSL players. Ohanian is leveraging Alex Morgan‘s star power to generate buzz and get talking about the program, meanwhile.

A six-part series, the show will showcase eleven NWSL players as it airs throughout the off-season in two weeks. Fans can anticipate a behind-the-scenes peek at the players’ personal and professional lives as they practice, socialize, and reside in one home. Ohanian appears genuinely thrilled about the concept and indicated that he feels it’s vital to tell the stories of these exceptional athletes with individuals outside of the sports community.

In a recent tweet, Alexis Ohanian added to the surrounding excitement of Offseason FC by counting down the days until the premiere. Referencing Alex Morgan, he wrote, “It’s exactly ‘Alex Morgan Days’ (13) until the OFFSEASON premiere here on X.” This playful reference to Morgan’s celebrity status increased interest in the program and encouraged viewers to interact with the cast members and pose queries.

This initiative marks a pivotal moment in women’s sports, as it seeks to amplify the visibility of female athletes and the NWSL. A major character in the series, Midge Purce, emphasized the value of revealing these athletes’ complex lives: “There’s so much more to our stories than what happens on the field.”

Her words highlight the series’ larger message by demonstrating that these players are more than simply athletes; they are also distinct people with their own struggles, victories, and life experiences.

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The show features players from across the league, each bringing their unique stories to the screen:

Midge Purce–NY Gotham FC
Michelle Alozie–Houston Dash FC
Ally Watt–Orlando Pride FC
María Sánchez – Houston Dash FC
Lo’eau LaBonta–Kansas City Current
Paige Nielsen–Angel City FC
Ifeoma Onumonu–Previously NY Gotham FC
Nikki Stanton–Seattle Reign FC
Taylor Smith–NY Gotham FC
Taryn Torres–NY Gotham FC
Kelly Hubly–Portland Thorns FC

“We wanted to create a series that truly captures the essence of what it means to be a professional athlete,” said Purce. “This series has always been about more than just sports—it’s about the human experience behind the athlete, as well.”

The show promises a behind-the-scenes look at professional women’s sports, teasing major life decisions, on-field tensions, and players taking stock of the environments they’ll be entering once their preseason trip is over. The series delves into the real-life challenges faced by the athletes. It includes club trades, contract negotiations, burnout, and the relentless pressure from outsiders commenting on the players’ personal lives.

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