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] Zephyr FC is owned by Aequus Sports, which also operates Spokane Velocity FC of USL League One, another stadium tenant.[2]
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| Founded | May 16, 2023 | ||
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| Stadium | One Spokane Stadium Spokane, Washington | ||
| Capacity | 5,000 | ||
| Owner | Aequus Sports | ||
| Head coach | Jo Johnson | ||
| League | USL Super League | ||
| Website | https://www.spokanezephyrfc.com/ | ||
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History
editAequus 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] On August 17, 2024, Zephyr played their inaugural match against 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]
Stadium
editThe team plays at ONE Spokane Stadium, a Downtown Spokane venue with 5,000 seats.[6][7]
Identity
editColors and logo
editThe Zephyr name and primary colors—gold and blue—refer to the Pacific Northwest's geography; they were unveiled on November 5, 2023.[2][4]The Z in the logo is a reference to the west wind, that "sweeps in and reshapes the landscape."[8]
Players and staff
editCurrent roster
edit- 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.
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Staff
edit- As of July 25, 2024
| President, USL Spokane | Katie Harnetiaux[10] |
| Director of Operations and Player Administration | Emma Hayes[11] |
| Head coach | Jo Johnson[12] |
| Assistant/Goalkeeping coach | Brian Periman[13][14] |
| Director of Performance | Josh McAllister |
Records
editYear-by-year
edit| Season | League | Regular season | Playoffs | Avg. attendance | |||||||
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| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Pos | ||||
| 2024-25 | USLS | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3,017 |
Head coaching record
edit- As of September 22, 2024
Only competitive matches are counted.*
| Name | Nationality | From | To | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Win% |
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| Jo Johnson | June 25, 2024 | present | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 50.00 |
References
edit- ^ 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.
External links
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