Jessica Berman, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, speaks during a panel on women’s professional soccer at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas on Feb. 10, 2024.
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At 16 years old, Jessica Berman was one of those rare teenagers who knew exactly what she wanted to do in life: lead a professional sports league.
Nearly 30 years later, the New York City native has not only achieved her dream — becoming the commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League in 2022 — but she’s helping to pave the way for a new generation of women in sports.
Berman told CNBC the league is at “pivotal and transformative” inflection point. “This is a movement where the world is recognizing the value of women and the value of investing in women and girls,” she said.
Berman, who was named to CNBC’s inaugural Changemakers list, began her career as a labor…
