The Denver Summit FC starting lineup before taking on Bay FC in their home opening NWSL match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Melissa Kössler (25) of the Denver Summit FC celebrates her goal with teammates during the first half of a 2-1 loss to Bay FC on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Joelle Anderson (18) of the Bay FC and Olivia Thomas (33) of the Denver Summit FC compete for the ball during the second half of a match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Abby Smith (1) of the Denver Summit FC saves a shot by Karlie Lema (5) of the Bay FC during the second half of a match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Abby Smith (1) of the Denver Summit FC saves a shot by Racheal Kundananji (9) of the Bay FC during the second half of a match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Janine Sonis (6) of the Denver Summit FC passes up-field during the first half of a match against Bay FC on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Janine Sonis (6) of the Denver Summit FC passes past Taylor Huff (7) of the Bay FC during the first half of a match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Natasha Flint (26) greets Olivia Thomas (33) of the Denver Summit FC after a 2-1 loss to Bay FC during the second half of a match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Pauline Peyraud-Magnin (21) of the Denver Summit FC looks into the stands before a match against Bay FC on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Abby Smith (1) of the Denver Summit FC saves a shot during the first half of a match against Bay FC on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Eva Gaetino (23) of the Denver Summit FC passes during the second half of a match against Bay FC on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Carson Pickett (16) of Denver Summit FC gets a pass past Alex Pfeiffer (17) of the Bay FC to teammate Melissa Kössler (25) during the second half of a match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Alex Pfeiffer (17) of the Bay FC and Devin Lynch (5) of the Denver Summit FC battle for the ball during the second half of a match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Kaleigh Kurtz (3), Melissa Kössler (25) and Natasha Flint (26) of the Denver Summit FC talk after time expired in a 2-1 loss to Bay FC on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Melissa Kössler (25) of the Denver Summit FC and Brooklyn Courtnall (22) of the Bay FC battle for the ball during the second half of a match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Meg Boade (34) and Pauline Peyraud-Magnin (21) of the Denver Summit FC talk before the first half of a match against Bay FC on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Kaleigh Kurtz (3) of the Denver Summit FC kicks the ball down field during the first half of a match against Bay FC on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Eva Gaetino (23) of the Denver Summit FC loses the ball to Racheal Kundananji (9) of the Bay FC during the first half of a match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Abby Smith (1) of the Denver Summit FC punches away a ball kicked by Racheal Kundananji (9) of the Bay FC during the second half of a match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Abby Smith (1) of the Denver Summit FC somewhat comforts teammate Melissa Kössler (25) after a 2-1 loss to Bay FC on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Nick Cushing of the Denver Summit FC whistles to a player to get on the field for a substitution during the second half of a 2-1 loss to Bay FC on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Ayooluwa Oke (7) of the Denver Summit FC gets control of a pass during a match against Bay FC in their home opening NWSL match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Brooklyn Courtnall (22) of the Bay FC holds Melissa Kössler (25) of the Denver Summit FC during Bay FC’s home opening NWSL match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Abby Smith (1) of the Denver Summit FC is scored on by Alex Pfeiffer (17) of the Bay FC during Bay FC’s home opening NWSL match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Janine Sonis (6) of the Denver Summit FC slide tackles Alex Pfeiffer (17) of the Bay FC, resulting in an ejection during Bay FC’s home opening NWSL match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Nick Cushing of the Denver Summit FC yells to the team during the fist half of a match against Bay FC on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Mother and daughter Pam, right, and Molly Rattary, eat at a Denver Summit FC tailgate party before Bay FC’s home opening NWSL match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Members of the 14ers Denver Summit FC supporters group are welcomed by the Bridge Brigade Bay FC supporters group at a tailgate before Bay’s home opening NWSL match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
Bob, right, and Wendy Means, second to left, parents of Natalie Means (4) of the Denver Summit FC, grab food at their Summit tailgate party before Bay FC’s home opening NWSL match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
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The Denver Summit FC starting lineup before taking on Bay FC in their home opening NWSL match on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)