The 5280 Pitch
The 5280 Pitch is your weekly Denver Summit FC and NWSL podcast—hosted by Colorado native and former 850 KOA broadcaster Kate Hanson.
Player profiles, tactical breakdowns, match analysis, and the stories that make women's soccer at altitude compelling.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Nick Cushing Interview: Building Denver Summit FC, and Grading Year One
Most of you don’t know Nick’s road to Denver. He grew up in Chester, England, and his dad got him an Everton season ticket at three years old. He knew early he wasn’t good enough to play, so he started coaching kids in
Six Goals vs. Racing Louisville. Denver Summit’s Playoff Path Runs Through North Carolina.
Louisville managed six shots all night, only one on target. Our back line, the group I've been hard on all season, kept them pinned in their own half. Kaleigh Kurtz scored h
Megan Reid Interview: Why Denver Summit FC, Firefighting, and Walking Away (BONUS)
Before Denver, before Angel City, before the Canadian national team, Meg was a firefighter and paramedic. In this conversation she tells me why she walked away after her senior year at Virginia, what four years in fire and EMS taught her that soccer never could, and the one conversation at a firehouse table that sent her back to the game.
It's a road with almost no shortcuts i
Denver Summit Gave Up 3 Goals in 11 Minutes. Racing Louisville Is Next.
I walk through how the 2-0 lead disappeared, from MK’s goal in the second minute and Lindsey Heaps’ vol
Denver Summit Broke Ground at Santa Fe Yards. A Field of Her Own Is Coming.
You’ll hear club president Jen Millet’s speech about women’s sports finally leaving borrowed venues behind, which is the line that gave
Denver Summit Beat Chicago 3-0. Now They Need 9 Points and Some Help.
Kate Hanson breaks down the most controlled win of the Summit's season, from Janine's 8th-minute strike from distance to Lindsey's brace and Abby Smith's 20th career shutout on her birthday, with post
Recent Blog Posts
Denver Summit Report Card: Nick Cushing on Year One in Denver
"I finally got it": Kaleigh Kurtz, six goals and a worm in the rain keep Denver Summit FC alive
Four years away: Megan Reid's road from the firehouse to Denver Summit FC
About the Host
Host of The 5280 Pitch | Former 850 KOA Broadcaster | Colorado Native
Kate Hanson is a former 850 KOA broadcaster and the voice behind The 5280 Pitch, Denver's home for Summit FC and NWSL coverage. With her time at 850 KOA—Denver's premier sports radio station—Kate brings professional broadcasting chops and deep Colorado sports knowledge to women's soccer coverage.
As a Colorado native and lifelong soccer fan, Kate covers Denver Summit FC with the same depth and analysis she brought to Denver's other professional teams. Her style is direct, energetic, and unapologetically passionate about treating women's soccer with the respect it deserves.
What Kate Talks About:
-Denver Summit FC's expansion season and NWSL growth
-Tactical breakdowns, player profiles, and match analysis
-The altitude advantage and what makes Centennial Stadium unique
-Building community around women's professional sports in Denver
-Colorado soccer culture and the youth development pipeline
-Women's sports media and broadcast coverage
Kate's broadcast background at 850 KOA gives her a unique perspective on how women's soccer fits into Denver's sports landscape—and why this moment matters for the city and the league.
Available for:
-Podcast guest appearances
-Panel discussions on women's sports media and broadcasting
-Denver sports commentary and NWSL analysis
-Soccer culture and community-building conversations
Contact: 5280pitch@gmail.com
When she's not behind the mic, Kate is usually at a pitch somewhere in Colorado, cheering on the next generation.