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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 February 7, 2024
| President, USL Spokane | Katie Harnetiaux [5] |
| Director of Operations and Player Administration | Emma Hayes [6] |
| Head coach | Jo Johnson [7] |
| Assistant coach | Vacant |
| Assistant/Goalkeeping coach | Brian Periman [8] |
| Director of Performance | Josh McAllister |
Current roster
- As of June 28, 2024 [9]
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.
- ^ "Zephyr FC Bolsters Midfield With Katie Murray". USL Spokane. June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
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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 February 7, 2024
| President, USL Spokane | Katie Harnetiaux [5] |
| Director of Operations and Player Administration | Emma Hayes [6] |
| Head coach | Jo Johnson [7] |
| Assistant coach | Vacant |
| Assistant/Goalkeeping coach | Brian Periman [8] |
| Director of Performance | Josh McAllister |
Current roster
- As of June 28, 2024 [9]
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.
- ^ "Zephyr FC Bolsters Midfield With Katie Murray". USL Spokane. June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
External links
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| This article about a soccer club from Washington state is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |