The 5280 Pitch
Denver finally has an NWSL team. And The 5280 Pitch is here to cover every moment of it.Hosted by Colorado native and veteran sports broadcaster Kate Hanson, The 5280 Pitch is your home for Denver Summit FC and NWSL coverage. Each episode brings you inside the Summit's inaugural season with player profiles, tactical breakdowns, match previews and recaps, roster analysis, and the stories that make this league so compelling.This isn't your typical sports podcast. No jargon. No hot takes for clicks. Just real insight into what's happening on the field and why it matters—explained in a way that makes sense whether you've followed the NWSL for years or you're just discovering women's soccer for the first time.Every episode covers the Summit's journey through year one—the signings that shaped the roster, the tactical decisions that define matches, the altitude advantage that makes Centennial Stadium one of the toughest places to play in the league, and the moments that will define this club for years to come.You'll hear about Lindsey Heaps returning home to captain the midfield. Kaleigh Kurtz anchoring the defense with championship pedigree. The young players pushing for USWNT recognition. The road trips to hostile environments like Providence Park. The home matches where altitude becomes a weapon.Plus weekly NWSL updates, league-wide analysis, and the context you need to understand how Denver fits into the bigger picture of American women's soccer.Why The 5280 Pitch?Because Denver deserves coverage that treats women's soccer with the same depth, analysis, and passion as every other professional sport in this city. Because expansion seasons are special—you only get one year one. And because if you're going to follow the Summit, you deserve to actually understand what you're watching.
