“Very ambitious and aggressive” were the words NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman previously used to describe the league’s growth plans. And, unprecedentedly, there has been no looking back since, with new developments continuously unfolding. The latest involves the league’s 16th team, Denver. Having paid a record $110 million expansion fee, they are set to make the largest investment in a women’s professional team in history after officially unveiling their plans for their very own stadium.
The remarkable announcement was made on Tuesday by the Colorado-based women’s team. Apparently, they have reached an agreement to begin the construction of a stadium at Santa Fe Yards, located at Broadway and I-25 in the heart of the city. Of course, it is purposely being built for soccer and includes much more than just a soccer pitch and three big stands around it. Besides that, Denver will also be carrying out the construction of a recreation center.
Both of these projects are set to be completed by the spring of 2028. “What I’m most excited about is the potential for a win-win-win between our needs and what we need for the team, what the city wants and helping them accomplish their goals, and also building an asset for the city at large and the communities around it that is really a venue that can be utilized 365 days a year,” said Denver NWSL CEO Rob Cohen while speaking with The Equalizer.
Notably, the stadium will boast a capacity of 14,500 and also feature views of a public park, including space for shops and restaurants. In a nutshell, Denver will be transforming the whole area around the stadium into a vibrant entertainment district. Though all of these plans do sound ambitious, they are yet to receive a green light for the final city approval.
The first of its kind in Denver. We’re excited to announce our 14,500 seat stadium, set to open in the spring of 2028. pic.twitter.com/x76NYuh3bQ
— Denver NWSL (@denver_nwsl) March 18, 2025
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