US Squash, National Squash League Form Strategic Partnership
Inaugural league season starts at end of April
Posted On: April 22, 2024 By :US Squash and the National Squash League have formed a strategic partnership to grow the sport in the United States.
The partnership will see the two organizations share resources in pursuit of increasing the number of players and viewership for the sport of squash, which will be at the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles. The NSL is formed in part by American professionals Timmy Brownell and Spencer Lovejoy and employs a 3 vs 3 team match format with substitutions and power players over three periods of timed squash.
“I’m impressed with the initiative Timmy and Spencer have taken in this start-up league,” said Kevin Klipstein, US Squash president and chief executive officer. “It’s a fun, entertaining way to engage current players and introduce new people to the sport. The NSL is also an exciting new way for the squash community to get engaged. We’re looking forward to supporting their development.”
The NSL held its inaugural draft in February with six teams: Derby City Colts in Louisville, Atlanta Tornados, Chicago Grizzlies, Newport Dragons, New York City Knights and Nashville Crushers. The inaugural season will feature six matches from April 27 through June 8 before the NSL Finals at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center on June 21 in Philadelphia.
“We appreciate the support from US Squash and hope to deliver an exciting new brand of squash, which will engage current squash fans and bring new fans to the sport,” said Fernando Valdizan, NSL commissioner and co-owner.
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