Denver Summit FC forward Yazmeen Ryan (9) pushes past Washington Spirit defender Lucia Di Guglielmo (13), left, and Washington Spirit forward Rosemonde Kouassi (19) in the second half of the inaugural home match for Summit FC at Empower Field in Denver on Saturday, March 28, 2026
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Fans cheer during the opening ceremonies for the Denver Summit’s inaugural match against the Washington Spirit at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Denver Summit midfielder Emma Regan (8) throws a signed hat to the crowd following the team’s inaugural home match Saturday. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Denver Summit forward Melissa Kössler (25) signs a fan’s shirt following Saturday’s inaugural match against the Washington Spirit. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Denver Summit forward Yazmeen Ryan (9) high-fives fans to celebrate the conclusion of the team’s first home match Saturday at Empower Field at Mile High. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)A record-breaking crowd of 63,004 fills Empower Field at Mile High during the opening ceremonies of the Denver Summit’s home debut Saturday. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Rachel Brady applies glitter to 4-year-old Etienne Russell as they tailgate outside Empower Field at Mile High before the Denver Summit’s first home game Saturday. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Denver Summit defender Kaleigh Kurtz (3) laughs after receiving a yellow card while Washington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos (10) lies on the pitch during Saturday’s match. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Excitement builds at Empower Field at Mile High as fans roar during the opening ceremonies of the Denver Summit’s inaugural match Saturday. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Nico Grinder, 10, and his brother Andrew, 6, play with a giant soccer ball outside Empower Field at Mile High ahead of the Denver Summit’s inaugural game Saturday. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Denver Summit forward Melissa Kössler (25), right, attempts a header into the net against the Washington Spirit defense during the second half Saturday. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Denver Summit forward Yazmeen Ryan (9) battles Washington Spirit defender Lucia Di Guglielmo (13) for possession during the second half Saturday at Empower Field at Mile High. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Denver Summit forward Ally Watt (11) pushes the pace down the pitch during Saturday’s inaugural home match. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Denver Summit forward Yazmeen Ryan (9) splits Washington Spirit defender Lucia Di Guglielmo (13), left, and forward Rosemonde Kouassi (19) during the second half Saturday. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Denver Summit forward Natasha Flint (26) maneuvers past Washington Spirit defender Lucia Di Guglielmo (13) during the inaugural match Saturday at Empower Field at Mile High. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Denver Summit defender Carson Pickett (16) surveys the field for an open teammate during the first half of Saturday’s match against the Washington Spirit. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Denver Summit midfielder Delanie Sheehan (24) attacks downfield during the first half Saturday at Empower Field at Mile High. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
