The Denver Summit and Washington Spirit faced off in a scoreless draw on Saturday, attracting a record crowd of 63,004 fans at Empower Field at Mile High, home of the NFL's Denver Broncos.
This match marked a historic moment in the National Women's Soccer League, surpassing the previous attendance record of 40,091 set last season during a Bay FC match in San Francisco.
Match Highlights
Both teams showcased strong defensive performances, with Denver's goalkeeper Abby Smith and Washington's Sandy MacIver each recording two saves to maintain clean sheets. This match represented Smith's second consecutive shutout.
Despite the draw, the Spirit struggled to secure a win this season, bringing their record to 0-1-3.
Other League Results
In other NWSL action, the Utah Royals achieved their first victory of the season, defeating the Boston Legacy 2-1. Tatumn Milazzo scored the opening goal in the 33rd minute, followed by a penalty converted by Lara Prasnikar to extend the lead.
Meanwhile, the Portland Thorns secured a 2-0 victory against the Kansas City Current, with Olivia Moultrie converting a penalty kick and Reilyn Turner adding another goal. Moultrie made history as the youngest player to score 20 league goals, breaking the record previously held by Sam Kerr.
The Current, now with a record of 1-3-0, continue to face challenges without two-time NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga, who is sidelined for the season due to a hip injury.
Notable Player Performances
In addition to the match outcomes, Thorns forward Sophia Wilson made her season debut after returning from maternity leave, contributing to her team's strong performance.