"The ownership group had high expectations for this community, but this community has exceeded every expectation that we had in terms of turnout and ticket sales for the game. And it just proves that our city is deserving of this club and this is something that the community has wanted for a long time."
"As a hometown girl, it's incredible. I'm not surprised; Denver shows up for their sports teams. I'm so grateful that the community is going to be out here supporting us."
"Saturday's match was played at Mile High, the home of the NFL's Denver Broncos, as a one-off event that the Summit branded as 'The Kickoff.'"
Denver Summit FC achieved a remarkable milestone by setting the National Women's Soccer League's single-game attendance record with 63,004 fans at their inaugural home game. This attendance surpassed the previous record by over 20,000 tickets. The ownership group expressed pride in the community's support, indicating that the turnout exceeded their expectations. The match took place at Empower Field at Mile High, with plans for a temporary stadium until a permanent venue is completed in 2028. The team joined the league alongside Boston Legacy FC, expanding the NWSL to 16 teams.
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