The Denver Summit FC starting lineup prepares to tale on the Washington Spirit during the first half on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Forward Melissa Kössler (25) of Denver Summit FC misses on a header off a corner kick while goalkeeper Sandy MacIver (18) of the Washington Spirit dives to block the ball during the second half of a 0-0 draw on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Forward Olivia Thomas (33) of the Denver Summit FC outpaces defender Tara McKeown (9) and defender Rebeca Bernal (4) of the Washington Spirit during the second half of a 0-0 match draw on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Denver Summit FC fan Elise Garcia, 11, watches the pregame festivities before the first half of a game against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Sarah Ingram, a member of the 14ers, the Denver Summit FC’s supporters group, gets the crowd hypes before the team’s inaugural home game against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Member of the 14ers, the Denver Summit FC’s supporters group, get hyped before the team’s inaugural home game against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Denver Summit FC fan Lanie Schofield, 4, boots a giant soccer ball with her moms at a tailgate before the Summitap inaugural home game against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
midfielder Devin Lynch (5) of the Denver Summit FC and defender Lucia di Guglielmo (13) of the Washington Spirit battle for position during the first half on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Member of the 14ers, the Denver Summit FC’s supporters group, march to the stadium before the team’s inaugural home game against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Denver Summit FC forward Yazmeen Ryan (9) gets tripped up by midfielder Deborah Abiodun (20) of the Washington Spirit during the first half on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Member of the 14ers, the Denver Summit FC’s supporters group, march to the stadium before the team’s inaugural home game against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Denver Summit FC fan AJ Ravgiala sports soccer ball earrings on her ninth birthday before the Summitap inaugural home game against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Denver Summit FC forward Yazmeen Ryan (9) takes a shot at the goal during the first half of a game against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Member of the 14ers, the Denver Summit FC’s supporters group, march to the stadium before the team’s inaugural home game against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Fan raise their magic fingers during a Denver Summit FC corner kick during the second half of a 0-0 match draw against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Goalkeeper Abby Smith (1) of the Denver Summit FC saves a goal by the Washington Spirit during the second half of a 0-0 match draw on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Forward Natasha Flint (26) and forward Yazmeen Ryan (9) of Denver Summit FC lock in as defender Lucia di Guglielmo (13) of the Washington Spirit throws in during the second half of a 0-0 match draw on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Forward Natasha Flint (26) of the Denver Summit FC passes forward during the second half of a 0-0 match draw against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Forward Natasha Flint (26) of the Denver Summit FC keeps the ball in-bounds during the first half of a game against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Forward Ally Watt (11) of the Denver Summit FC takes a shot on goal in front of defender Rebeca Bernal (4) of the Washington Spirit during the second half of a 0-0 match draw on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Midfielder Delanie Sheehan (24) of the Denver Summit FC signs autographs for fans after a 0-0 match draw against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Defender Natalie Means (4) of the Denver Summit FC high fives fans after a 0-0 match draw against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
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The Denver Summit FC starting lineup prepares to tale on the Washington Spirit during the first half on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
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Denver Summit FC’s inaugural NWSL home opener vs. the Washington Spirit at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
