Spokane Zephyr FC
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Founded | May 16, 2023 |
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Stadium | One Spokane Stadium Spokane, Washington |
Capacity | 5,000 |
Owner | Aequus Sports |
Head coach | Jo Johnson |
League | USL Super League |
Website | Club 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 July 25, 2024
President, USL Spokane | Katie Harnetiaux[5] |
Director of Operations and Player Administration | Emma Hayes[6] |
Head coach | Jo Johnson[7] |
Assistant/Goalkeeping coach | Brian Periman[8][9] |
Director of Performance | Josh McAllister |
Current roster
- As of July 25, 2024[10]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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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.
- ^ "Jo Johnson Named Zephyr FC Head Coach Ahead of Historic Inaugural Season". Spokane Zephyr FC. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Zephyr FC Adds Veteran Assistant Coach Brian Periman to the Staff". USL Spokane.
- ^ "Meet the Zephyr Coaches … in Three Questions". USL Spokane.
- ^ "Former Zag Sophia Braun Returns to the Lilac City on Loan From KC Current". USL Spokane. July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.