The 5280 Pitch - Denver Summit FC Podcast

Kate Hanson

The 5280 Pitch is your home for Denver Summit FC and the NWSL. Hosted by Kate Hanson—Colorado native, former sports broadcaster, and lifelong soccer fan. Every Tuesday, we break down the Summit's inaugural season. Player profiles. Tactical breakdowns. Match previews. The stories behind the signings. What it actually means to build an expansion team from scratch. Whether you've followed the NWSL for years or you're just discovering women's soccer, you'll get the full picture—the strategy, the players, and the moments that will define this club. New episodes every Tuesday. Women's soccer at altitude.

  1. Breaking Down Denver's August Schedule

    FEB 10

    Breaking Down Denver's August Schedule

    Denver Summit FC's most important month. Six matches. Four at home. This is what they've been building toward. In this episode, we break down August's schedule match by match—starting with the expansion rematch against Boston Legacy FC, then North Carolina Courage's structured attack (featuring Manaka Matsukubo's 33 shots on target), the altitude revenge game against Utah Royals' 345 tackles, two critical road tests at San Diego Wave (85% passing accuracy) and Portland Thorns (297 shots), and closing with Chicago Stars' defensive vulnerabilities. We analyze what each matchup tests: Can Lindsey Heaps control midfield after returning from Paris? Can Carson Pickett and Kaleigh Kurtz anchor the defense through six matches in 28 days? Can Abby Smith be the difference-maker at Providence Park? Can Ally Brazier and Nahikari Garcia capitalize on opportunities at Centennial Stadium? Plus: Why this month reveals whether altitude is real or just talk, how short rest between matches tests roster depth, and what "success" actually looks like for an expansion team in August. Topics covered: Boston Legacy FC (Aug 2) - Expansion vs expansion on national TVNorth Carolina Courage (Aug 5) - Structure meets altitude, short restUtah Royals (Aug 8) - Physical rematch at homeSan Diego Wave (Aug 14) - Possession masters on the roadPortland Thorns (Aug 22) - Providence Park's hostile environmentChicago Stars (Aug 29) - Month closer, attacking opportunity This is the month that proves whether Denver's ready to compete—or still figuring it out. The 5280 Pitch. Women's soccer at altitude.

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The 5280 Pitch is your home for Denver Summit FC and the NWSL. Hosted by Kate Hanson—Colorado native, former sports broadcaster, and lifelong soccer fan. Every Tuesday, we break down the Summit's inaugural season. Player profiles. Tactical breakdowns. Match previews. The stories behind the signings. What it actually means to build an expansion team from scratch. Whether you've followed the NWSL for years or you're just discovering women's soccer, you'll get the full picture—the strategy, the players, and the moments that will define this club. New episodes every Tuesday. Women's soccer at altitude.

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