Women's soccer team in Spokane, Washington
Soccer club
Spokane Zephyr FC |
Founded | May 16, 2023 |
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Stadium | One Spokane Stadium Spokane, Washington |
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Capacity | 5,000 |
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Owner | Aequus Sports |
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League | USL Super League |
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Website | Club website |
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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]
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
Staff
- As of 7 February 2024
Spokane Zephyr FC staff President, USL Spokane | Katie Harnetiaux[5] |
Director of Operations and Player Administration | Emma Hayes[6] |
Head coach | Vacant |
Assistant coach | Vacant |
Goalkeeping coach | Vacant |
Director of Performance | Josh McAllister |
Current roster
- As of 4 June 2024[7]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. | Pos. | Nation | Player | — | MF | USA | Marley Canales | — | MF | CAN | Wayny Balata | — | DF | USA | Makena Carr | — | MF | USA | Taylor Aylmer | | No. | Pos. | Nation | Player | — | MF | USA | Emma Jaskaniec | — | DF | USA | Julianne Vallerand | — | DF | USA | Sarah Clark | — | FW | USA | Jodi Ülkekul | |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Meet the Staff: Front Office Team". January 10, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ "Former Gonzaga University star Jodi Ülkekul to join Spokane Zephyr FC". USL Spokane. June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
External links
USL Super League
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