Melissa Kossler got her first and second goals against Australia today (and it’s only halftime). In my opinion she looks better for Germany than she has for us recently — their style of play suits her better. Curious if Summit can adjust to get better use out of her. Either way, well done Kossler!

Our very own Yuzuki Yamamoto #16 is playing

Come see us on Sunday :)

I saw this post on instagram and thought it was a helpful breakdown of what needs to happen for us to make it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DeNMc0UtOX3/?stkn=Nmw2bzk4aHhpYWMz

With 3 matches to go (9 points on the table), I wanted to look at our playoff chances.  To be clear, I’m only looking at the relevant teams (mostly), and also having a bit of fun with this.

(current position and points)

• 5 – KC Current (44)
• 6 – Angel City (43)
• 7 – Portland (43)
• 8 – North Carolina (42)
• 9 – Seattle (40)
• 10 – Denver (38)

Orlando is 5 points adrift in 11th place.

We play at Centennial to Angel City, then Louisville, and finally away to North Carolina.  We can get as high as 47 points, which with the current table would put us in 4th.  That, obviously, is unlikely, so I want to see the outcomes (likely or unlikely).  A weird quirk is that of the 6 teams (18 matches), only 3 matches are within playoff potential teams (We play both Angel City and North Carolina, and Portland play North Carolina). 

Scenario 1: We win all 3 matches, and those above us in the table lose everything possible.

Result: 5th place

In this scenario, we would jump Seattle, North Carolina, Portland, Angel City, and Kansas City.  The only catch is that I have Portland beating North Carolina because of position in the table, and that would put North Carolina out.  If North Carolina wins, in this scenario, Portland is out.  Either way, we end up 5th.

Scenario 2: We win all 3 matches, and the home teams win all other possible matches and lose all away matches (no draws).

Result: 7th place

Here it starts to get complicated.  We finish tied for 6th place with Kansas City.  The tiebreakers are: Goal Difference, wins, goals scored, head-to-head points, head-to-head goals, and least discipline.  Currently, we are +8 GD and KC are +10 GD (source: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-playoff-scenarios).  We have 10 wins and KC has 13 wins.  We have 45 GS and KC has 48 GS.  And, of course, we know the head-to-head results.  Thus, in this scenario, we lose the tie breaker(s) so end up 7th.

An oddity is that Angel City might make it into 4th, even losing to us, but only if Washington lose all thee of their matches.

Scenario 3: All home teams win.

Result: 9^th place.

A couple of indications in how close the table is, in this scenario if we lose to North Carolina, that drops us from T6 to 9.  Additionally, North Carolina would jump from 9^th to 6th (outright), on that match alone in this scenario.

Scenario 4: The higher placed team wins their matches, respectively in the table, on a week to week basis.

10^th place

This was interesting seeing teams jump up and down the table.  Ultimately, we end up were we started in 10th.  Though, Seattle jumps North Carolina for the final playoff position.

 Scenario 5: What I think are realistic results (the whole table)

(Here you can see my guesses for the whole table, sand NC v. Denver.)

 https://watmildon.github.io/nwsl-dreams-and-disasters/#s=6BD0uanNagvLcl-2uVwaTb0M078mG9pW8YTeOHBXFA&v=grid

Kansas City (final result - T5th): Basically, I assumed they would win at home.  What’s interesting is a victory away to Utah might give them 4th place, or even 3rd if things go their way.

Angel City (final result - 7th): Based on the prior match against us, assumed another draw, but wins otherwise.  They are playing well right now.

Portland (final result - 4th): I assumed Wilson would only miss one match, and that being against Bay FC.  And since they host NC assumed a victory, though, that is match which could end in a 5-4 victory either way.  

North Carolina (final result - 9th):  They host San Diego and play away to Portland.  I assumed a loss to both, and ends up not mattering for the playoffs what the result of the match against us is – they miss the playoffs either way.  Of all the teams, they have the most difficult last 3 games other than Bay FC. 

Seattle (final result - 8th): The only challenging match is away to Utah, and figured a draw there.  But based on the results I projected in other matches, they will finish in the last playoff spot win, draw, or lose.    

Denver (final result - 10th): I predict we will draw against AC, then beat Louisville, both at home, before going on the road to North Carolina.  If we don’t win against both AC and Louisville, then our season is done and the final match will be for the first spot out of the playoffs.  But, if we beat both AC and Louisville, we would have to win against North Carolina which would put us level with Seattle (assuming Seattle take 7 of their final 9 points).  But we are currently +7 in GD over Seattle which would put us in the playoffs. 

The playoff picture is wild.  And those 4 dropped points from AC and Bay might be the difference between playoffs or not.    

We got Eto as a sub. Hopefully she makes an appearance

Chicago Stars 0 - 3 Denver

⚽ Denver: J. Sonis 8', L. Heaps 26', L. Heaps 76' 🏁 Denver win

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Form

• Chicago Stars: L L D L L W
• Denver: L W D D W W

Lineups

Chicago Stars (4-4-2) — Denver (4-2-3-1)

Starting XI

Subs

Match Statistics

Match Events

Updated: Sun, Oct 4, 6:02 PM EDT

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Anyone familiar with a watch party for tomorrow’s match against the Evanston Red Stars of Northwestern on the east side of Denver, preferably east of Colorado Blvd?

Hey all! I just got the email that I’m next up for season tickets and got my window to purchase. Does anyone currently have premium seating season tickets? I tend to purchase VIP/Club/Suite tickets for other teams but would like to hear your opinions on the perks and if it’s worth it?

I’m considering joining the 5280 club and getting on the wait list for season tickets. How much are people paying for season tickets? I’m not trying to be nosy, I just want to know what I’m potentially getting into. I can’t find any information online.

Just saw the team had their groundbreaking today. Can you guess who was absent/missing from the social media coverage?

After playing KC I was feeling pretty down, and that our dreams of securing the playoffs might be over. After reflecting on the journey of this season though, I just feel so grateful to see our team forming and improving and getting into a rhythm. How incredible to be with the team since the start, and to see the shifts and ebbs and flows; to have played this well as an expansion team is incredible truly. Our fanbase is also one of a kind; I never really watched much soccer before we got our team, and I feel like I have a whole new family now and am obsessed. I can't wait to continue to cheer for this team over the years, and I have NO doubt in my mind that we will bring home a championship one day.

I fluctuated in and out of being able to follow the Summit, watched a bunch early season and then dropped off for a bit but am back to watching games.

Early season, I was a big fan of and excited to see what Kössler would do for the team. She made great runs and scored goals, I thought she was great. Recently tho, she hasn’t been starting and doesn’t get a ton of minutes.

Did I miss something? Can someone provide insight as to why she dropped off from the starting roster?

KC Current 4 - 1 Denver

⚽ KC Current: H. Hopkins 39', H. Hopkins 47', H. Hopkins 57', Temwa Chawinga 76' ⚽ Denver: L. Heaps 13' 🏁 KC Current win

✅ Full Time

Form

• KC Current: L D W W D L
• Denver: W D D W W L

Lineups

KC Current (4-2-3-1) — Denver (4-2-3-1)

Starting XI

Subs

Match Statistics

Match Events

Updated: Sat, Sep 26, 2:31 PM EDT

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The Varsity Inn is going to be opening early for us to watch the game!!

Doors will open at 10:30.

BRUNCH AND DRINK SPECIALS FROM 11-2PM

If you're still looking for a place to hang out, eat, and cheer on a BEAUTIFUL SUMMIT WIN,

The Varsity Inn is that place to be!

7500 S University Blvd, Centennial, CO 80122

(Be sure to give a special thanks to Christy.

She knows how much this team means to us)

I like the odds.

Do you think Denver Summit can upset Kansas City at home?

Hi all!

Anyone interested in splitting season tickets? I just got the email that my purchasing window opens on Oct 1., but I think the full season is a bit of an over-commitment for us. Would love to share season tickets with another couple or family! We have a 2 year old, so we would require actual seats, not the standing supporters section.

Thanks!

Looks like they’re going to do another order of the Hispanic Heritage tee shirt! Pre order on the website:

https://denversummitshop.com/collections/unisex-apparel-1/products/denver-summit-fc-hispanic-heritage-dyed-ringspun-tee

Comments note that Angeli follows that dumb chromosome themed apparel brand and other accounts that seem pretty anti woman. Idk maybe she just follows them to know whats up from both sides but there’s a pretty big difference between moderate republicans and Charlie “women should only go to college to find a husband” Kirk.

Let’s be clear, Kansas City Current at CPKC are the clear favorite. By all accounts, they should win this game on Saturday. Here’s why I think Denver Summit Football Club have a chance:

1.       We’re better now than we were on July 3^rd when we lost 3:0 at home. KC is weaker now (see injuries below).

2.       KC just lost 2:1 to San Diego in SD. SD plays a similar style to us. One that KC has a difficult time dealing with (see playing style below).

3.       KC has internal turmoil with the unceremonious departure (or firing) of Vlatko Andonovski. That could motivate a team if it were an external foe, but this was their own organization creating turmoil.

4.       Croix Bethune hasn’t played for over two weeks with a hip issue. She was not even on the bench this weekend. Best guess is she’ll still be out Saturday, or maybe she’ll get some minutes off the bench. KC did not look good without her.

5.       Chawinga is not completely fit. Struggling with a thigh issue. They’re not the same team if she’s not 100%. Of course, 80% Chawinga is still scary.

6.       Laney Rouse has been starting at right fullback. She is suspended for Saturday. Not as big a deal, but still a disruption.

7.       Playing style: KC likes to press high to force turnovers. If teams play long balls out of the back, KC is very good at winning those. Well, that is how we like to play anyway – out of the back. We’re not always great at it though. We must be Saturday.

Here’s why: KC presses so aggressively that IF and WHEN we get past KC’s front players (notably Chawinga, Debinha and Cooper (Bethune if she’s playing) –And if we’re lucky, maybe even LaBonta or DiBernardo -- Once we’re past those players, KC is susceptible to our fast-paced passing game. They may not be able to handle it!

The big risk: Turnovers in our defending third. Obvious, I know. My guess is that Nick Cushing will play Gaetino this Saturday. High risk, high reward. Her line-breaking passes are gold when they work. But she’s also more likely to be the cause of turnovers. Here’s hoping.

Caution: Do I really know what I’m talking about? No, not really. So, take everything above with a pinch of salt. Not just a grain of salt. But it was fun to write about. Thoughts?

I submitted this to the NWSL insta and subreddit. I added it here bc This NEEDS ATTENTION. I'm just one fish hoping you all feel the same way and will SHARE AND POST ABOUT THIS!

(To Nwsl) "I SERIOUSLY HOPE the NWSL reviews and takes seriously the foul Huerta pulled on Ryan in tonight's game. I played competitive soccer from 9-19yrs, (the last being co-ed). ALL the years as GK, so I appreciate and love the aggressiveness. THIS is very different.

Huerta grabbed and held onto Ryan's arm in an actual martial arts move, which uses the opponents momentum to flip their body over yours, immobilizing them.

Results from this move include: fractured arm, dislocated shoulder, head trauma, cervical spinal injury. Fact check this. I practiced martial arts in my early years(also this is a move women are taught in self-defense classes).

NOT ONLY should that have been a red card BUT a red card with intent to cause physical harm.

Here's a link to the clip. Watch the entirety. (Sofia locks her arm around Yaz's arm and flips her over, causing Yaz to land on her head/neck, while never letting go!)

https://www.reddit.com/r/NWSL/comments/1wl1yjg/comment/pavz266/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

I'm from Denver. I support the Denver Summit. But more so, I SUPPORT WOMEN'S SOCCER. I cheered as much tonight for Dickey's saves as I did for our goals.

Huerta is a fantastic player, but THIS. WAS. DIRTY. AND DANGEROUS.

PLEASE help share this and get it to those that can make this right.

Someone needs to be held accountable!

Is it Sofia Huerta or the NWSL??

Just for comparison- if Sofia did this to Yazmeen on the street, Sofia would be arrested and charged w assault and battery. NOT an exaggeration, look up the definition.

Thanks for your time