By the Numbers: August 2024
August might have slipped away like a moment in time, but the women’s sports movement is here to stay. Athletes and teams have continued smashing records and blazing trails over the past month, and we’ve got the stats to prove it. 🤯
99
A’ja Wilson is now the highest-rated WNBA player in NBA2K history, with a 99 overall rating.
27.28
Christie Raleigh Crossley set a new Paralympic record in the women’s 50m freestyle S9, swimming a time of 27.28.
99
A’ja Wilson is now the highest-rated WNBA player in NBA2K history, with a 99 overall rating.
27.28
Christie Raleigh Crossley set a new Paralympic record in the women’s 50m freestyle S9, swimming a time of 27.28.
2026
The NWSL Players Association (NWSLPA) and the NWSL agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement, which will go into effect in 2026. The new agreement features landmark changes to the league, including abolishing the college draft, guaranteeing contracts for all players, and more.
2.2M
On Sunday, August 18, the Seattle Storm versus Indiana Fever matchup averaged 2.2M viewers, making it ABC's most-watched WNBA game on record.
2026
The NWSL Players Association (NWSLPA) and the NWSL agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement, which will go into effect in 2026. The new agreement features landmark changes to the league, including abolishing the college draft, guaranteeing contracts for all players, and more.
2.2M
On Sunday, August 18, the Seattle Storm versus Indiana Fever matchup averaged 2.2M viewers, making it ABC's most-watched WNBA game on record.
1
Khadija “Bunny” Shaw became the first Black woman to win the PFA Women’s Player of the Year award.
322
The Orlando Pride have set a new record for the longest unbeaten streak in NWSL history, having gone 322 days without losing a league match.
1
Khadija “Bunny” Shaw became the first Black woman to win the PFA Women’s Player of the Year award.
322
The Orlando Pride have set a new record for the longest unbeaten streak in NWSL history, having gone 322 days without losing a league match.
211
The U.S. Women’s U20 lacrosse team won the gold medal at the 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship in Hong Kong, China. The U.S. outscored its opponents 211-20 while winning all seven games in the tournament.
19,156
The Connecticut Sun hosted an incredible game day experience at Boston’s TD Garden on Tuesday, August 20. DiJonai Carrington led the squad to victory in front of 19,156 fans, marking the Sun’s highest number of tickets sold in franchise history.
211
The U.S. Women’s U20 lacrosse team won the gold medal at the 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship in Hong Kong, China. The U.S. outscored its opponents 211-20 while winning all seven games in the tournament.
19,156
The Connecticut Sun hosted an incredible game day experience at Boston’s TD Garden on Tuesday, August 20. DiJonai Carrington led the squad to victory in front of 19,156 fans, marking the Sun’s highest number of tickets sold in franchise history.
10
Washington Spirit rookie Croix Bethune has tied Tobin Heath’s record after notching 10 assists in a single season.
4
Naomi Osaka recorded her first top-10 win in four years in the first round of the US Open.
10
Washington Spirit rookie Croix Bethune has tied Tobin Heath’s record after notching 10 assists in a single season.
4
Naomi Osaka recorded her first top-10 win in four years in the first round of the US Open.
500,000+
The Indiana Fever set a new WNBA attendance record, with over 50,000 fans (and counting) in attendance at their home and away games so far this year.
1
Sarah Adam became the first woman in history to play (and score a goal) for the U.S. Paralympic Rugby team.
500,000+
The Indiana Fever set a new WNBA attendance record, with over 50,000 fans (and counting) in attendance at their home and away games so far this year.
1
Sarah Adam became the first woman in history to play (and score a goal) for the U.S. Paralympic Rugby team.