“The Women Are Kicking the Men’s A**”- Serena William’s Husband Alexis Ohanian Unveils Motive Behind NWSL’s Own Reality Show Investment

This season, the NWSL has witnessed some remarkable changes on the pitch. The roster has expanded from 8 to 14, Nike Dri-FIT ADV technology has resulted in enhanced kits, and VAR has been introduced as well. All in all, this makes for a much better viewing experience. Furthermore, a lot of development is happening behind the scenes, namely NWSL’s own reality show, ‘The Offseason‘, an offering from Angel City FC co-owner and Serena Williams’ partner Alexis Ohanian and NWSL star Midge Purce. But what motivated them to launch the first-of-its-kind show? Ohanian tells the tale.

In the podcast with Front Office Sports Today, Alexis Ohanian revealed the question that led to the creation of The Offseason.  He questioned why such stories weren’t being told in the first place. According to the Angel City FC owner, “Women are so much better at being the focal point of this kind of television.” Per Ohanian, this is also the reason why he finds women’s sports more entertaining.

He added, “You don’t have to look too far on social media to see the numbers right? In terms of follower count, in terms of engagement. New generation of athletes that is digital native, the women are kicking men’s a**.” Alexis Ohanian believes that the increasing popularity of women’s sports is already being seen in NCAA, basketball, and more. However, this is true even in the NWSL.

Last season, Megan Rapinoe’s final NWSL home game broke viewership records. Moreover, it garnered more audience than some Premier League games even! Hence, Alexis Ohanian’s investment is smart in every sense and is likely to be successful. But what exactly is The Offseason all about? Let’s find out.

Everything you need to know about Alexis Ohanian’s ‘The Offseason’

It was last month that Alexis Ohanian unveiled his idea for a reality show surrounding the NWSL. For starters, the Offseason is a six-part series that focuses on the lives of 11 NWSL stars in a two-week span. Ohanian explains, “This isn’t just looking at training drills, it’s following the best players in the world as they train, party, and live together under one roof.” Notably, the theme of the show came from Gotham FC player Midge Purce.

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Purce revealed that a few years ago, she was looking for a place to train in the offseason. The NWSL star found it outside to run outside, get good trainers, or even find other players to train with. She pitched the idea to Alexis Ohanian, who wanted to do something about it. This conversation sparked the birth of the Offseason. Regardless, what are your thoughts on the upcoming reality show? Will it be a massive hit? Let us know below.

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