Cleveland, Denver and the Caitlin Clark-backed Cincinnati bid group are the final three candidates in contention for a National Women's Soccer League expansion franchise, Commissioner Jessica Berman said on Friday.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is a member of the ownership group trying to bring an NWSL expansion team to Cincinnati.

After nearly a year of the expansion race to earn the league's 16th franchise, groups vying for the bid from Cincinnati, Denver and Cleveland comprise what's left of the race, NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said during a Friday news conference.

Singer, 28, posted a 3.71 ERA in 32 starts during the 2024 season. It was a resurgent campaign as Singer made strides under Royals pitching coaches Brian Sweeney and Zach Bove. He added two new pitches and remained healthy throughout the year.

After more than 16 months of rumors, the Cincinnati Reds traded their 2021 Rookie of the Year, Jonathan India. The Reds sent the second baseman and outfielder Joey Wiemer to the Kansas City Royals on Friday for starting pitcher Brady Singer,

Jonathan India was a fan favorite throughout his four seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, despite injuries and persistent trade rumors.