Denver Summit FC Celebrates Inaugural Season with Media Day

Colorado's first professional women's soccer team gears up for record-breaking home opener at Empower Field

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:39pm

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Denver Summit FC, Colorado's first professional women's soccer franchise, hosted their inaugural media day in preparation for their inaugural season. The event featured the team's Colorado-born players expressing their pride in representing their home state, as well as excitement about the potential to break the NWSL attendance record at their home opener in March.

Why it matters

The launch of Denver Summit FC marks a significant milestone for women's professional sports in Colorado, providing a platform for local talent to shine and inspiring the next generation of female athletes in the state. The team's strong local support and ambition to set new attendance records underscores the growing demand for women's soccer in the region.

The details

Denver Summit FC hosted their first-ever media day at Infinity Park, showcasing the team's Colorado pride and budding team culture. Several players, including defender Janine Sonis, goalkeeper Jordan Nytes, and forward Ally Brazier, expressed their excitement to represent their home state and play in front of a passionate Colorado fanbase. The team is aiming to sell out their home opener at Empower Field, which could potentially break the NWSL attendance record of 40,091.

  • Denver Summit FC hosted their inaugural media day on February 4, 2026.
  • The team's home opener is scheduled for March 2026.
  • The current NWSL attendance record of 40,091 was set in 2019.

The players

Janine Sonis

A Colorado native and defender for Denver Summit FC, who is proud to be part of the state's first professional women's sports franchise.

Jordan Nytes

A Colorado native and goalkeeper for Denver Summit FC, who is excited about the team's potential to inspire the next generation of female athletes in the state.

Ally Brazier

A Colorado native and forward for Denver Summit FC, who is thrilled to play in the iconic Empower Field stadium.

Kaleigh Kurtz

An eight-year veteran of the NWSL, who is helping to mold the team's culture and attitude as an expansion franchise.

Nick Cushing

The head coach of Denver Summit FC, who is focused on building team chemistry and camaraderie in a short amount of time.

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What they’re saying

“To be a part of this community and give back to the community that really poured into me as a young person, so much of who I am was built here, to be able to be back and to help build this, I know the Denver community is going to fall in love with this team and I'm so proud to be here.”

— Janine Sonis, Defender

“It's super exciting that's where we get to play. That's going to be such a special opportunity.”

— Jordan Nytes, Goalkeeper

“The amount of times I've driven on I-25 and seen that stadium, I'm like 'That's so big!' To think that, here I am, and I get to play in it is actually insane to think about. I cannot believe we're here.”

— Ally Brazier, Forward

“Being able to put a professional women's team here is super awesome for them to have people to look up to and games to attend.”

— Jordan Nytes, Goalkeeper

“How do you weather the storm, but also celebrate all the little things. When someone is successful, it's the team's success. We have a beautiful culture of sticking together, strong communication, and being ourselves, that way every single person [feels empowered to express] the positive attributes that they got recruited here to show.”

— Kaleigh Kurtz, Veteran NWSL Player

What’s next

Denver Summit FC will look to sell out their home opener at Empower Field in March 2026, which could potentially break the NWSL attendance record.

The takeaway

The launch of Denver Summit FC represents a significant milestone for women's professional sports in Colorado, providing a platform for local talent to shine and inspiring the next generation of female athletes in the state. The team's strong local support and ambitious goals underscore the growing demand for women's soccer in the region.