Overview

• Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history, has joined the ownership group of Denver’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) expansion team.
• Denver’s team, awarded in January for a record $110 million expansion fee, will begin play in 2026 as the league’s 16th franchise.
• Plans include a temporary 12,000-seat stadium and training facility in Centennial, with a permanent 14,500-seat stadium in Denver’s urban core expected by 2028.
• The ownership group, led by Rob Cohen, is seeking up to $70 million in public funding for the permanent stadium, with a decision from Denver City Council expected soon.
• Shiffrin expressed excitement about contributing to the growth of women’s sports and praised the public-private partnerships supporting the team’s infrastructure development.