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Women's soccer team in Spokane, Washington
Soccer club
Spokane Zephyr FC is a professional women's soccer team based in Spokane, Washington , United States. It is a member of the USL Super League , a new Division I league operated by the United Soccer League , and debuted in August 2024.[ 1] 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] Fort Lauderdale United FC to a sold-out crowd on their home field at ONE Spokane Stadium drawing 1-1. Emina Ekić scored the club's first goal off a penalty kick.[ 5]
The team plays at ONE Spokane Stadium , a Downtown Spokane venue with 5,000 seats.[ 6] [ 7]
The Zephyr name and primary colors—gold and blue—refer to the Pacific Northwest 's geography; they were unveiled on November 5, 2023.[ 2] [ 4] west wind , that "sweeps in and reshapes the landscape."[ 8]
As of August 15, 2024[ 9] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
As of July 25, 2024
Season
League
Regular season
Playoffs
Avg. attendance
2024-25
USLS
5
1
3
1
5
6
6
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—
3,017
Head coaching record [ edit ] As of September 22, 2024 Only competitive matches are counted.*
All-time Spokane Zephyr FC coaching records
Name
Nationality
From
To
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
Win%
Jo Johnson
United States
June 25, 2024
present
5
1
3
1
5
6
50.00
^ 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 .^ "Zephyr's USL Super League debut ends in 1-1 draw with Fort Lauderdale | The Spokesman-Review" . www.spokesman.com . Retrieved 2024-08-18 .^ Nichols, Dave (2024-01-03). "Difference makers: ONE Spokane Stadium provides home field for city's student-athletes, professional soccer" . Spokesman.com . Retrieved 2024-08-20 . ^ Clark, Colton (2024-08-17). "Zephyr's USL Super League debut ends in 1-1 draw with Fort Lauderdale" . Spokesman.com . Retrieved 2024-08-20 . ^ "Zephyr FC Crest" .^ "Former Zag Sophia Braun Returns to the Lilac City on Loan From KC Current" . USL Spokane. July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 .^ "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 .^ "Meet the Zephyr Coaches … in Three Questions" . USL Spokane .
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