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Revision as of 18:35, 20 June 2024

Spokane Zephyr FC
FoundedMay 16, 2023
StadiumOne Spokane Stadium
Spokane, Washington
Capacity5,000
OwnerAequus Sports
LeagueUSL Super League
WebsiteClub website

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 February 7, 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 June 20, 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 United States USA Marley Canales
MF Canada CAN Wayny Balata
DF United States USA Makena Carr
MF United States USA Taylor Aylmer
MF United States USA Emma Jaskaniec
DF United States USA Julianne Vallerand
DF United States USA Sarah Clark
FW United States USA Jodi Ülkekul
No. Pos. Nation Player
FW United States USA Jenny Vetter
DF United States USA Alyssa Bourgeois
MF England ENG Mollie Rouse
GK United States USA Izzy Nino
GK United States USA Hailey Coll
FW Brazil BRA Thais Reiss
FW United States USA Taryn Ries
DF United States USA Haley Thomas


References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "New Women's Spokane Soccer team name revealed". KREM 2 News. November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  3. ^ Allen, Jim (May 16, 2023). "Spokane gets top-tier USL women's soccer team". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Spokane Zephyr FC reveals name and crest" (Press release). USL Super League. November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  5. ^ "Katie Harnetiaux Joins USL Spokane as President". Spokane Velocity Football Club. October 18, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  6. ^ "Meet the Staff: Front Office Team". January 10, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  7. ^ "Zephyr FC Brings a Pair of Washingtonians Home". USL Spokane. June 20, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.