Overview
- Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history, has joined the ownership group of Denver’s National Women’s Soccer League expansion team.
- The Denver franchise, awarded in January 2025 for a record $110 million expansion fee, is set to begin play in 2026 alongside Boston Legacy FC.
- Plans include a temporary 12,000-seat stadium in Centennial and a permanent 14,500-seat venue in Denver, contingent on $70 million in public funding awaiting City Council approval on May 12.
- Shiffrin cited Colorado’s rich sports culture and the growing momentum of women’s sports as key motivations for her investment in the team.
- The ownership group, led by Rob Cohen and supported by Melody Hobson’s Project Level fund, aims to establish a purpose-driven club with state-of-the-art facilities for women’s soccer.