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Denver Summit Recent NWSL Matches

Overview

In mid‑July 2026, Denver Summit hosted Houston Dash in a National Women’s Soccer League fixture that ended 2‑2. Captain Janine Sonis contributed a goal and an assist, first delivering the corner for Yazmeen Ryan’s opener and later converting a penalty to restore Denver’s lead before Houston equalised twice. The draw left Denver level on points and prompted analysts to note criticism of the club’s high defensive line and a need for sharper attacking play ahead of a home match against league leaders Portland Thorns. Two weeks later, on 18 July 2026, Denver hosted Portland at Centennial Stadium before a sell‑out crowd of more than 12,000. USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps made her debut for the expansion side, having signed earlier in the year. Portland took the lead via a penalty in the 23rd minute, but Sonis scored in first‑half stoppage time to level the match. Natalie Means netted the winner in the 86th minute, giving Denver a 2‑1 victory. The win moved the club to a 5‑4‑4 record, keeping it competitive in the standings and highlighting Heaps’ return to her home state as a boost for the league. Following a period of heavy squad rotation by head coach Nick Cushing and three matches without a win, Denver secured a victory in the Continental Divide Rivalry against Utah Royals FC on 8 August 2026. The match was decided in the second half when Yazmeen Ryan scored a half-volley following a cross from Sonis. Denver subsequently completed a three-game home stand at Centennial Stadium, which included the win over Utah. Following this stretch, the team traveled to face the San Diego Wave, resulting in a 1-1 draw where Yazmeen Ryan scored the equalizer via a header. During that match, goalkeeper Abby Smith recorded her 300th career NWSL save.

Entities

Yaz Ryan · Denver Summit · Nick Cushing · Janine Sonis · Denver Summit FC

Timeline

5 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Denver Summit defeats Gotham FC 3-0 to snap unbeaten streak
Denver Summit ended Gotham FC’s 10-game unbeaten run with a 3-0 victory, marking the second time the expansion club has defeated the NWSL leaders this season.
28 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Denver Summit FC secures wins and draws in recent NWSL+ matches
Denver Summit FC secured a 2-1 win against the Utah Royals at Centennial Stadium before earning a 1-1 draw against the San Diego Wave, featuring a goal by Yaz Ryan and a milestone 300th save by Abby Smith.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Denver Summit defeats Utah Royals FC in Continental Divide Rivalry
Janine Sonis helped lead the Denver Summit to a victory against Utah Royals FC in the Continental Divide Rivalry match.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Lindsey Heaps leads Denver Summit to 2-1 win over Portland Thorns in NWSL debut
USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps debuted for Denver Summit FC, helping the team beat Portland Thorns 2-1 with goals from Janine Sonis and Natalie Means before a sell‑out crowd.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Denver Summit draws 2-2 with Houston Dash ahead of clash with Portland Thorns
Denver Summit tied 2-2 with Houston Dash, with Janine Sonis scoring and assisting, as they gear up for a July 18 matchup against league leaders Portland Thorns.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Denver Summit draws 2-2 with Houston Dash as Janine Sonis scores and assists
Janine Sonis scored and assisted as Denver Summit drew 2-2 with Houston Dash in an NWSL match, with goals from Yazmeen Ryan and Linda Ullmark.

Sources

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This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history