Denver's forthcoming National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) expansion side will be known as Denver Summit FC, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The team, which is set to begin play next season, also revealed its colours and crest during the announcement.
The name was selected following a fan survey that drew more than 50,000 responses. The crest is designed to reflect the Colorado landscape, featuring dark green mountains set against a reddish-orange and gold sunset.
Club president Jen Millet said the branding process was rooted in community engagement. “I think the process for the brand was very much rooted in just the ethos of this club, which is community first,” she said. “There’s a real acknowledgment from this ownership group that community is at the centre of what we’re building and doing and how we will be successful.”
The club’s name choice was not without complication, as an Ultimate Frisbee team already held the Colorado Summit name. However, the Ultimate Frisbee Association agreed to rename the side, clearing the way for Denver Summit FC.
Denver Summit and Boston Legacy will join the NWSL next season, expanding the league to 16 teams. Denver was awarded the franchise in December and will play in a temporary home for two years before moving to a new 14,500-seat purpose-built stadium in 2028. Construction has also begun on a training centre in Centennial, a Denver suburb.
The club is accelerating its preparations, with Curt Johnson appointed general manager in May and Millet taking the president role in April. In addition to assembling the inaugural roster, the team will soon begin selling tickets. Millet emphasised the importance of continued community input: “The other big pieces for us are just continuing to engage with the community. There’s so much excitement around this brand, there’s excitement about our stadium project.”
