Spokane Zephyr FC is a future professional women's soccer team based in Spokane, Washington, United States. It will be a member of the USL Super League, a new Division I league operated by the United Soccer League, and is scheduled to debut in August 2024.[1] The team will play at One Spokane Stadium, a Downtown Spokane venue with 5,000 seats. Zephyr FC is owned by Aequus Sports, which also operates Spokane Velocity FC of USL League One, another stadium tenant.[2]
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| Founded | May 16, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Stadium | One Spokane Stadium Spokane, Washington |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Owner | Aequus Sports |
| League | USL Super League |
| Website | Club website |
Aequus Sports was granted a USL Super League franchise on May 16, 2023; the team is set to play with a second squad in the semi-pro USL W League.[3][4] The Zephyr name and primary colors—blue and gold—refer to the Pacific Northwest's geography; they were unveiled on November 5, 2023.[2][4]
Players and staff edit
Staff edit
- As of February 7, 2024
| Front Office Staff | |
|---|---|
| President, USL Spokane | Katie Harnetiaux[5] |
| Vice President, Spokane Zephyr FC | Janette (j.) Atkins[6] |
| Director of Operations and Player Administration | Emma Hayes[7] |
| Technical Staff | |
| Head coach | Vacant |
| Assistant coach | Vacant |
| Goalkeeping coach | Vacant |
| Director of Performance | Josh McAllister |
References edit
- ^ Reed, Justin (February 13, 2024). "Zephyr at the Zenith: Spokane's women's soccer franchise celebrates USL Super League news". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ a b "New Women's Spokane Soccer team name revealed". KREM 2 News. November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ Allen, Jim (May 16, 2023). "Spokane gets top-tier USL women's soccer team". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ a b "Spokane Zephyr FC reveals name and crest" (Press release). USL Super League. November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ "Katie Harnetiaux Joins USL Spokane as President". Spokane Velocity Football Club. October 18, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Spokane Zephyr FC Unleashes a Wave of Excitement: A Conversation with VP Janette[j.] Atkins". USL Spokane. January 9, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ "Meet the Staff: Front Office Team". January 10, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
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