8legs: Empower field at mile high

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With Denver Summit FC, Rob Cohen is betting on Colorado falling in love with pro women's sports

Denver Summit FC wins the NWSL expansion bid and becomes the league's 16th franchise.
The ownership group commits to more than $300 million in investment for women’s soccer in Denver.
A dedicated stadium and training facilities are part of the plan for Denver Summit FC.
Mellody Hobson and other notable investors join the ownership group to strengthen the bid.
Denver aims to leverage strong local support, including thousands of young fans, to drive the club’s success.
The club will debut in 2026 with plans to move to a Santa Fe Yards stadium in the near future.
Executive leadership from the Denver Sports Commission helped position the bid as city-wide and community-focused.
The team’s name and identity evolved through community input and official league decisions.
The bid emphasized Denver’s status as a growing destination for major sporting events.
The ownership group highlighted community investments beyond sports, including civic leadership roles held by Cohen.

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