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title: "The women’s soccer league trying to fix fantasy sports"
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description: "The Women's Super League (WSL) is launching its first official fantasy game to address retention issues common in long-season fantasy sports. By featuring player photos prominently and offering a different experience, the league aims to attract new fans and help them stay engaged throughout the season, starting with the opening day match between Manchester United and London City Lionesses."
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# The women’s soccer league trying to fix fantasy sports

The WSL’s first official fantasy game is putting player photos front and center, which is less common than you might expect. | Image: WSL Football 

Most fantasy sports leagues suffer the same problem: retention. Leagues play out over months-long seasons, require regular attention, and can punish players severely for missing even a single week. I've *started* Fantasy Premier League (FPL) multiple times, but never finished a season.

That's a problem for any fantasy league, but especially so for a new game in a growing sport, hoping to attract new fans who might grow along with it. And so when Manchester United take on London City Lionesses on the opening day of the Women's Super League (WSL) season next month, fans will have a chance to compete in a fantasy league that's a little differen …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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