Denver Summit Earns Hard-Fought Road Point Against Unbeaten Seattle Reign

Expansion club Denver Summit FC battles to 0-0 draw at One Spokane Stadium, extending unbeaten streak to four games.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:52pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a soccer match between the Denver Summit and Seattle Reign, with the players' movements and the intensity of the game expressed through a fragmented, angular composition.The Denver Summit's hard-fought draw against the unbeaten Seattle Reign showcases the expansion club's defensive resilience and growing pains in attack.Denver Today

In a hard-fought match, the Denver Summit earned a valuable road point against the previously unbeaten Seattle Reign, battling to a 0-0 draw at One Spokane Stadium. Despite dominating possession and creating more chances, the Summit were unable to find the back of the net, leaving head coach Nick Cushing both disappointed and realistic about the result.

Why it matters

Earning a point on the road against the powerhouse Seattle Reign is an impressive feat for the expansion Denver Summit FC, who are looking to establish themselves as a contender in the NWSL. The draw extends the Summit's unbeaten run to four games, showcasing the team's resilience and defensive solidity as they continue to grow in their inaugural season.

The details

Denver controlled much of the second half, creating several chances, but were unable to capitalize. Cushing praised his team's performance, saying they took the game to Seattle and made it the Reign's most difficult match of the season so far. Goalkeeper Abby Smith was once again crucial for the Summit, making several key saves to preserve the clean sheet.

  • The match was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • The Summit are now unbeaten in their last four games.

The players

Nick Cushing

Head coach of the Denver Summit FC.

Megan Reid

Defender for the Denver Summit FC.

Abby Smith

Goalkeeper for the Denver Summit FC, named to the NWSL Best XI for March.

Carson Pickett

Defender for the Denver Summit FC.

Janine Sonis

Captain of the Denver Summit FC.

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What they’re saying

“In a crazy way I quite like the fact that we let this one get away. It gives us the chance to see how we react to that. We should win the game, we know that.”

— Nick Cushing, Head coach, Denver Summit FC

“[Failing to score] is always frustrating. But when teams have good structures, you tip your hat. They made opportunities more difficult, but I don't think it should have stopped us from putting one in the back of the net.”

— Megan Reid, Defender, Denver Summit FC

“It's expected from her, [Smith is] unreal. She's an unbelievable keeper. We know that when it comes down to a couple chances she's going to have our back. We're all one unit and we hopefully help each other.”

— Carson Pickett, Defender, Denver Summit FC

What’s next

The Denver Summit will return to action on April 25th when they host the San Diego Wave at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

The takeaway

The Denver Summit's hard-earned road point against the unbeaten Seattle Reign demonstrates the expansion club's resilience and defensive solidity as they continue to establish themselves as a contender in the NWSL. While disappointed not to come away with all three points, the Summit can take positives from their performance and look to build on this result when they return from the international break.