The NWSL has announced it has awarded Denver, Colorado the league’s 16th franchise. The Denver NWSL team, set to begin play in the 2026 season, is comprised of a robust ownership group that includes local and national investors including Rob Cohen, Project Level, a subsidiary of Ariel Investments led by Chairwoman Mellody Hobson and former Washington Commanders President Jason Wright, FirstTracks Sports Ventures LLC (FTSV), led by siblings Jon-Erik Borgen and Kaia Borgen Moritz, Neelima Joshi and Dhiren Jhaveri and Molly Coors. Cohen will serve as the club’s controlling owner and Governorwith Hobson as Denver NWSL’s Alternate Governor.

The Denver NWSL franchise is still finalizing plans for a purpose-built stadium for professional women’s soccer and a dedicated performance facility. More information will be available as these plans are finalized. 

Fans who wish to guarantee access to season tickets for the Denver NWSL can do so by placing a Season Ticket Deposit.