Denver Summit and Washington Spirit play to scoreless draw in front of record NWSL crowd

63,004 fans packed the home of the Denver Broncos for the historic match

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:07am

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The Denver Summit and the Washington Spirit played to a 0-0 draw in front of a record-breaking crowd of 63,004 fans at the home of the NFL's Denver Broncos on Saturday. This was the largest attendance ever for a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) match.

Why it matters

The massive turnout for this NWSL match highlights the growing popularity and interest in women's professional soccer in the United States. The ability to draw over 63,000 fans, surpassing the previous NWSL attendance record, demonstrates the potential for the league to continue expanding its fanbase and reach.

The details

The scoreless draw was the result of strong defensive efforts from both teams, who were unable to find the back of the net despite the electric atmosphere created by the record-breaking crowd. The match was played at Empower Field at Mile High, the home stadium of the Denver Broncos, providing an NFL-caliber venue for the NWSL showdown.

  • The match took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Denver Summit

A professional women's soccer team that competes in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Washington Spirit

A professional women's soccer team that competes in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

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The takeaway

This record-breaking NWSL match in Denver showcases the growing popularity and potential of women's professional soccer in the United States. The ability to draw over 63,000 fans, surpassing the previous league attendance record, demonstrates the sport's ability to captivate large audiences and the opportunity for continued growth and expansion of the NWSL.