The Denver Summit and the Washington Spirit played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday in front of a record crowd of 63,004 at Empower Field at Mile High, home of the NFL’s Denver Broncos.
This match marked a significant milestone for the National Women’s Soccer League, surpassing the previous attendance record of 40,091 set during a Bay FC match last season.
Match Highlights
Both teams showcased strong defensive performances, with Denver’s goalkeeper Abby Smith and Washington’s Sandy MacIver each making two crucial saves to maintain their clean sheets. This match marked Smith’s second consecutive shutout.
The Summit now holds a record of 1-1-2, while the Spirit remains winless this season at 0-1-3.
Other League Results
In other league matches, the Utah Royals secured their first victory of the season with a 2-1 win over the Boston Legacy. Olivia Moultrie scored a penalty kick in the 53rd minute, leading the Portland Thorns to a 2-0 win against the Kansas City Current.
The Seattle Reign triumphed over Racing Louisville 2-1, while Bay FC defeated the North Carolina Courage 3-1, marking Bay FC’s first road win since April of last year.
The San Diego Wave also celebrated a victory, defeating the Chicago Stars 2-0, with rookie Lia Godfrey scoring for the third consecutive match.
Player Achievements
Olivia Moultrie, at just 20 years old, became the youngest player to reach 20 league goals, breaking the previous record set by Sam Kerr in 2016.
In the match between the Thorns and the Current, Reilyn Turner contributed an additional goal for the Thorns, while the Current struggled without their star player Temwa Chawinga, who is sidelined for the season due to injury.