For Denver sports fans, the new NWSL team will be the fifth major professional sports franchise in the city, joining the Colorado Rockies (MLB), Denver Broncos (NFL), Denver Nuggets (NBA), and Colorado Avalanche (NHL). The arrival of the NWSL team adds to the vibrant sports culture in Denver and offers fans another exciting team to support.
Joy and relief in the Mile-High City
As the league’s 16th team, the Denver franchise will join the ranks of established NWSL clubs and help to further elevate the profile of women’s soccer in the United States. The move is seen as a significant step forward for the league and a testament to the growing interest and investment in women’s sports.
Denver has a strong history of producing top-notch women’s soccer talent, including current U.S. women’s national team players like Mallory Swanson, Lindsey Horan, and Sophia Smith. The addition of an NWSL team will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of soccer stars and provide a platform for showcasing their talents.
This makes it the largest expansion fee ever paid for a U.S. women’s sports team and the Denver franchise is backed by an impressive ownership group led by IMA Financial Group CEO Robert Cohen. The group also includes notable figures like former Obama administration official Ben Hubbard and former NWSL player Jordan Angeli. The team will initially play in a temporary venue while plans for a soccer-specific stadium are finalized.