Ep. 49: Why Streaming WSL Games on YouTube Makes Sense

The Women’s Super League is proving to be primetime entertainment already this season. With the newly-introduced YouTube live streams already breaking viewership numbers, it’s never been easier to watch the beautiful game. The VERSUS team breaks down why this new strategy from Women’s Professional Leagues is beneficial for both the WSL and the Women’s Championship, and what impact free viewership could have on a new generation of fans. We also discuss proposed the Premier League’s proposed initiatives to enhance match day coverage from next season, and whether more media access will actually enable the product to evolve. ‘The Future of Football’ is a podcast from VERSUS bringing you closer to the people, the stories and the ideas shaping the future of the game we love. Host: Mayowa Quadri (@mayowaquadri_) Ahmed Shooble (@AhmedShooble) Amie Cripps (@AmiLouCri)