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Spokane Zephyr FC

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]

Spokane Zephyr FC
FoundedMay 16, 2023
StadiumOne Spokane Stadium
Spokane, Washington
Capacity5,000
OwnerAequus Sports
Head coachJo Johnson
LeagueUSL Super League
Websitehttps://www.spokanezephyrfc.com/
Current season

History

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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] 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

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See also: ONE Spokane Stadium

The team plays at ONE Spokane Stadium, a Downtown Spokane venue with 5,000 seats.[6][7]

Identity

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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]The Z in the logo is a reference to the west wind, that "sweeps in and reshapes the landscape."[8]

Players and staff

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Current roster

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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.

No. Pos. Nation Player
0 GK   USA Hope Hisey
1 GK   USA Izzy Nino
2 MF   USA Taylor Aylmer
3 MF   USA Emma Jaskaniec
4 FW   USA Jenny Vetter
5 DF   USA Sarah Clark
6 DF   GUY Sydney Cummings
7 FW   USA Taryn Ries
8 FW   USA Jodi Ülkekul
9 DF   USA Makena Carr
10 MF   BIH Emina Ekić
11 FW   USA Alyssa Walker
12 DF   USA Alyssa Bourgeois
No. Pos. Nation Player
13 FW   PAN Riley Tanner
14 MF   ENG Mollie Rouse
15 DF   USA Natalie Viggiano
18 DF   USA Haley Thomas
21 FW   USA McKenzie Weinert
22 DF   CAN Julianne Vallerand
23 MF   USA Marley Canales
24 MF   ARG Sophia Braun (on loan from KC Current)
25 MF   CAN Wayny Balata
26 MF   USA Katie Murray
30 FW   BRA Thais Reiss
31 GK   USA Hailey Coll

Staff

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As of July 25, 2024
Spokane Zephyr FC staff
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

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Year-by-year

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Season League Regular season Playoffs Avg. attendance
P W D L GF GA Pts Pos
2024-25 USLS 5 1 3 1 5 6 6 — — 3,017

Head coaching record

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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

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "New Women's Spokane Soccer team name revealed". KREM 2 News. November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  3. ^ Allen, Jim (May 16, 2023). "Spokane gets top-tier USL women's soccer team". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Spokane Zephyr FC reveals name and crest" (Press release). USL Super League. November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  5. ^ "Zephyr's USL Super League debut ends in 1-1 draw with Fort Lauderdale | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Zephyr FC Crest".
  9. ^ "Former Zag Sophia Braun Returns to the Lilac City on Loan From KC Current". USL Spokane. July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Katie Harnetiaux Joins USL Spokane as President". Spokane Velocity Football Club. October 18, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  11. ^ "Meet the Staff: Front Office Team". January 10, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  12. ^ "Jo Johnson Named Zephyr FC Head Coach Ahead of Historic Inaugural Season". Spokane Zephyr FC. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  13. ^ "Zephyr FC Adds Veteran Assistant Coach Brian Periman to the Staff". USL Spokane.
  14. ^ "Meet the Zephyr Coaches … in Three Questions". USL Spokane.
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