Two months in, Denver’s NWSL team has 10,000 ticket deposits and some big plans
The team will be one of two NWSL teams with a dedicated stadium
By: Ainsley Coogan
It is no surprise as to why the National Women’s Soccer League has found great success in their placement of a Denver team. Colorado, as of 2020, ranks third in the nation when it comes to producing Division I women’s soccer players per capita.
The state’s interest in the sport translates to Denver breaking the NWSL’s record for season ticket deposits: breaching 10,000 deposits less than two months after the city was awarded the highly sought after 16th team.
In a press release published on April 7, controlling owner Rob Cohen expressed his excitement for the rapid progress the club has seen.
“This milestone showcases that our community is passionate about women’s professional soccer and what we are building in Denver and across the front range,” said Cohen. “There is still a great deal of work to be done. We are excited to continue collaborating with our community to create a club that is representative and inclusive of all of Colorado.”
Denver will join the Kansas City Current as the only NWSL teams to have dedicated stadiums. All current NWSL teams share stadiums with Major League Soccer teams or feeder teams for the MLS.
It will also be the first sports and entertainment district dedicated to a woman’s sport in Colorado. The prospective stadium will be built at Santa Fe Yards, a 5.3 acre plot of land located near Broadway and Interstate 25 in Denver, and host 14,500 attendants.
The club also recently announced further infrastructure to be built. In partnership with the City of Centennial and Cherry Creek School District, a 12,000-seat temporary stadium will be built for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
This location will serve as the team’s permanent performance center, featuring a 20,000 sq ft training center with eight fields, as well as several recovery facilities.
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