DENVER - Today Governor Polis, the National Women’s Soccer League, Mayor Johnston, and team representatives formally celebrated Colorado securing the bid to be the home to the newest National Women’s Soccer League Team.
“We are thrilled to welcome a new professional women’s soccer team to Colorado. Colorado is already a home to great sports teams and with this new addition, we will continue to inspire our fans. Just as we support all of our professional teams, I know that Colorado will show up for the league’s newest NWLS women’s soccer team. I can’t wait to catch my first game,” said Governor Polis.
Denver will be home to the National Women’s Soccer League’s 16th team, set to begin playing in 2026. Beating out Cleveland and Cincinnati, Colorado will join the NWSL along with a 2025 team expansion in Massachusetts and 2024 expansion teams in Utah and California.
“Despite producing some of the world’s greatest players and being home to the best sports fans in the country, Denver has been deprived of its own professional women’s team,” said Mayor Mike Johnston. “That changes today. We’re proud to announce that professional women’s soccer is coming to Denver and that generations of Denverites will soon be able to cheer on the nation’s top talent in their own backyard. Having worked side-by-side with investors to make this happen, I know the group behind this bid is as committed to putting together a world-class experience as they are to winning, and I look forward to seeing you on opening weekend 2026. Game on.”
Through a collaborative community effort Denver NWSL will become the first women’s professional sports team to call Denver home. Team name, crest, and colors will be announced at a later date.
“As the NWSL continues its rapid growth, we knew it was critical to launch our 16th team in a city with a passionate sports culture and vibrant fan base and Denver is the perfect match,” said Jessica Berman, Commissioner of the NWSL. “The club’s plans for a purpose-built stadium and state-of-the-art training facility demonstrate a commitment to providing world-class environments for our players and fans alike. With this ownership group’s vision and dedication, we are confident that Denver NWSL will set new standards for excellence on and off the pitch, inspiring the next generation of players and supporters across the Rocky Mountain region.”
“Denver is one of the best sports cities in the United States and we are thrilled to bring professional women’s soccer to Colorado,” said Rob Cohen, Club Owner and Governor. “We believe that bringing NWSL to Denver will be impactful and transformative. Our goal is to work closely with Denver’s diverse communities to build a club that will operate with integrity and excellence from day one. We look forward to collaborating with our community to make Denver NWSL an inclusive and special club that all of Colorado can rally behind.”
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