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Denver Summit's historic first home opener inspires generations
Denver Summit FC's inaugural match at Empower Field drew 63,004 fans, setting a U.S. standalone women's soccer attendance record, demonstrating strong local support and league growth.
- On Saturday, Denver Summit FC set a new NWSL attendance record with 63,004 fans at their inaugural home game at Empower Field, shattering the previous league record of 40,091 set by Bay FC last season.
- The expansion franchise, formally announced in January 2025, needed to open upper decks at Empower Field to accommodate demand; total infrastructure investment will reach nearly $350 million on top of a $110 million expansion fee.
- Denver and the Washington Spirit played to a 0-0 draw, with goalkeepers Abby Smith and Sandy MacIver each making two saves; fans remained enthusiastic, many wearing jerseys of captain Lindsey Heaps.
- NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said, "We couldn't imagine that this could become a reality for the NWSL," highlighting how the record turnout demonstrates growing national demand for women's professional soccer.
- Summit will move to a temporary venue later this year while awaiting a permanent stadium by 2028, with forward Ally Brazier telling ESPN, "We're going to be like an LA or a Portland.
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NWSL-record crowd of 63,004 watches inaugural Denver Summit home game — while Chicago Stars lose 2-0
The Denver Summit and the Washington Spirit played to a scoreless draw on Saturday before a record NWSL crowd of 63,004 fans at the home of the NFL’s Denver Broncos.
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