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Denver Summit FC Home Opener Tops 50,000 Tickets, Puts NWSL Record Within Reach

The sellout-level demand signals pent-up support for women’s soccer in Colorado.

Overview

  • Denver Summit FC has sold more than 50,000 seats for its first home match at Empower Field, putting the game within reach of the NWSL single-match attendance record.
  • The club is turning the week into a citywide kickoff with pickup games at Skyline Park, a fan rally in Larimer Square, and specials at local cafes and bars.
  • Head coach Nick Cushing says he will lean into speed and attack, promising a forward-minded style built to create chances and keep fans engaged.
  • The roster leans on Colorado ties, with captain Janine Sonis and fellow homegrown players Lindsey Heaps and Ally Brazier offering a clear link for local fans.
  • Controlling owner Rob Cohen calls the debut a culmination of 3–4 years of work and is pushing a Santa Fe Yards stadium and sports district for 2028 with hopes to break ground later this year.