By the Numbers: January 2025
The women’s sports world rang in the new year in style, with multi-million dollar news and announcements in soccer, basketball, and more. Head to our full By the Numbers list to see more broken records and important figures from January.
14,018
The PWHL set a new U.S. attendance record for a professional women's hockey game, with 14,018 fans at the Takeover Tour stop in Denver.
2
Alyssa Naeher became the second goalkeeper ever to be crowned U.S. Female Soccer Player of the Year.
14,018
The PWHL set a new U.S. attendance record for a professional women's hockey game, with 14,018 fans at the Takeover Tour stop in Denver.
2
Alyssa Naeher became the second goalkeeper ever to be crowned U.S. Female Soccer Player of the Year.
$1.1M
Naomi Girma became the first million-dollar player in women’s soccer with her $1.1M transfer fee from the San Diego Wave to Chelsea FC.
8
TOGETHXR co-founder and snowboarding legend Chloe Kim won her eighth gold medal in the SuperPipe, tying Shaun White for the most gold medals in X Games history.
$1.1M
Naomi Girma became the first million-dollar player in women’s soccer with her $1.1M transfer fee from the San Diego Wave to Chelsea FC.
8
TOGETHXR co-founder and snowboarding legend Chloe Kim won her eighth gold medal in the SuperPipe, tying Shaun White for the most gold medals in X Games history.
$78M
The Indiana Fever announced plans for a new $78M performance center with childcare facilities, a Pilates studio, and more player-centric features.
1
Madison Keys defeated the World No. 1 and No. 2 ranked players en route to her first Grand Slam title win at the Australian Open.
$78M
The Indiana Fever announced plans for a new $78M performance center with childcare facilities, a Pilates studio, and more player-centric features.
1
Madison Keys defeated the World No. 1 and No. 2 ranked players en route to her first Grand Slam title win at the Australian Open.
13,486
The Omaha Supernovas packed the stands with 13,486 fans, setting a new U.S. professional volleyball attendance record.
13:54
Kenyan runner Beatrice Chebet beat her own world record, becoming the first woman to run a 5K in under 14 minutes. Chebet finished the Cursa dels Nassos race in Italy in 13:54 to set the new world record.
13,486
The Omaha Supernovas packed the stands with 13,486 fans, setting a new U.S. professional volleyball attendance record.
13:54
Kenyan runner Beatrice Chebet beat her own world record, becoming the first woman to run a 5K in under 14 minutes. Chebet finished the Cursa dels Nassos race in Italy in 13:54 to set the new world record.
$110M
The NWSL announced it will award Denver the 16th team in the league for an expansion fee of $110M — the largest expansion fee in the history of women’s sports and more than double the previous NWSL record.
40
One of the most decorated women’s skiers in history, Lindsey Vonn, competed in the Super-G race, becoming the eldest woman to finish in the top four of a World Cup race at 40.
$110M
The NWSL announced it will award Denver the 16th team in the league for an expansion fee of $110M — the largest expansion fee in the history of women’s sports and more than double the previous NWSL record.
40
One of the most decorated women’s skiers in history, Lindsey Vonn, competed in the Super-G race, becoming the eldest woman to finish in the top four of a World Cup race at 40.
$25M
University of South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley signed a contract extension, making her the highest-paid women’s college basketball coach. Staley’s contract is worth approximately $25M and will keep her with the Gamecocks through the 2029-2030 season.
1
Lauren Macuga became the first American woman to win the Super-G in St. Anton at the World Cup.
$25M
University of South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley signed a contract extension, making her the highest-paid women’s college basketball coach. Staley’s contract is worth approximately $25M and will keep her with the Gamecocks through the 2029-2030 season.
1
Lauren Macuga became the first American woman to win the Super-G in St. Anton at the World Cup.
13,279
Northeastern won the Beanpot for the third straight year in front of a record 13,279 attendees.
20
Amber Glenn became the third U.S. woman in 20 years to win back-to-back national figure skating titles. Glenn won the contest by 1.86 points to keep her season-long undefeated streak alive.
13,279
Northeastern won the Beanpot for the third straight year in front of a record 13,279 attendees.
20
Amber Glenn became the third U.S. woman in 20 years to win back-to-back national figure skating titles. Glenn won the contest by 1.86 points to keep her season-long undefeated streak alive.
2,000
UConn guard Paige Bueckers scored her 2,000th point in a Husky uniform on January 19, joining an elite club of only 12 other UConn players to achieve the milestone. Bueckers scored 2,000 points in just 102 career games, surpassing the legendary Maya Moore to become the fastest player in school history to hit 2K.
9,240
Olympic medalist and Dancing with the Stars alum Ilona Maher made her rugby 15s debut for the Bristol Bears in Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR). 9,240 fans attended the match, setting a new PWR match attendance record.
2,000
UConn guard Paige Bueckers scored her 2,000th point in a Husky uniform on January 19, joining an elite club of only 12 other UConn players to achieve the milestone. Bueckers scored 2,000 points in just 102 career games, surpassing the legendary Maya Moore to become the fastest player in school history to hit 2K.
9,240
Olympic medalist and Dancing with the Stars alum Ilona Maher made her rugby 15s debut for the Bristol Bears in Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR). 9,240 fans attended the match, setting a new PWR match attendance record.
