Overview
- Denver drew 63,004 fans to Empower Field on Saturday for a 0-0 draw with the Washington Spirit, setting a new league record for a single NWSL match.
- League commissioner Jessica Berman said the scale surprised officials and prompted other clubs to explore hosting occasional matches in bigger venues.
- Two days earlier, the club finalized land for a 14,500-seat stadium at Santa Fe Yards slated to open in spring 2028, with interim home dates planned at smaller sites including Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
- Denver has five points from four matches and sits in the early middle of the table, reflecting a steady start for the expansion side.
- Players called the day overwhelming and joyful, with Colorado native Janine Sonis and goalkeeper Abby Smith highlighting the crowd noise as fatigue from a packed week tempered the on-field finish.