Venue: Denver Stadium — Denver, Colorado
Scheduled Kickoff: 7:00 PM MT / 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET
Surface: Natural grass
Capacity: ~19,000
Altitude: 5,280 ft — one of the highest home‑field advantages in global soccer
Weather Forecast — Denver, CO
Temperature: 84°F at kickoff
Humidity: 31%
Wind: 10 mph WNW
Rain Chance: <10%
Match Impact:
Dry, thin air → faster ball movement, more dangerous long‑range shots
Altitude significantly increases fatigue for visiting teams
Washington’s high‑pressing style may fade late
Injury Report
Denver Summit FC
Taylor Kornieck — MF: Active
Savannah McCaskill — MF: Active
Kelsey Turnbow — FW: Active
Sam Staab — DF: Active
Injuries:
Addie McCain — MF: Out (ankle)
Mia Fishel — FW: Day‑to‑day (hamstring)
Washington Spirit
Trinity Rodman — FW: Active
Alyssa Thompson — FW: Active
Ashley Sanchez — MF: Active
Haley Hopkins — FW: Active
Injuries:
Andi Sullivan — MF: Out (knee)
Gabby Carle — DF: Day‑to‑day (hip)
Key Tactical Matchups
1. Trinity Rodman (WAS) vs. Sam Staab (DEN)
Rodman’s acceleration and 1v1 ability are elite.
Staab’s physicality and positioning are Denver’s best defensive counter.
If Rodman gets isolated in transition, Washington becomes extremely dangerous.
2. Taylor Kornieck (DEN) vs. Washington’s midfield without Sullivan
Kornieck’s aerial dominance and long‑range passing are central to Denver’s buildup.
With Sullivan out, Washington lacks a true defensive midfield anchor.
Denver can exploit second‑ball situations and central pockets.
3. Alyssa Thompson (WAS) vs. Denver’s fullbacks
Thompson’s diagonal runs behind the line are a major threat.
Denver’s fullbacks must avoid being caught too high in possession.
Washington’s best scoring chances often come from Thompson’s movement.
4. Goalkeepers: Even matchup
Denver’s GK unit is solid but not elite.
Washington’s keeper has strong reflexes but struggles with aerial traffic.
Altitude increases difficulty on crosses and long‑range shots.
Recent Team Form
Denver Summit FC (5‑5‑4)
Last 5 matches: 2‑2‑1
Goals For: 20
Goals Against: 19
Home Record: 4‑1‑2
Form Summary:
Excellent home form at altitude
Strong midfield control
Defense occasionally vulnerable to pace
Kornieck + McCaskill partnership thriving
Washington Spirit (9‑3‑3)
Last 5 matches: 3‑1‑1
Goals For: 28
Goals Against: 17
Road Record: 3‑2‑2
Form Summary:
Rodman + Thompson forming the league’s most explosive duo
Sanchez controlling tempo
Defense strong but occasionally exposed by counterattacks
Missing Sullivan reduces midfield balance
Series History
2024–2026 Meetings: Spirit lead 2‑1‑1
At Denver Stadium: Denver leads 1‑0‑1
Scoring Trends:
Average goals per match: 3.0
Denver averages 1.7 goals at home vs Washington
Washington tends to struggle in altitude matches
This matchup is historically tight, with altitude often tilting the edge toward Denver.
Betting Trends
Denver has earned points in 6 of last 7 home matches
Washington has scored in 10 straight matches
Denver overs hit in 7 of last 10
Washington matches hit BTTS in 8 of last 10
MATCH ODDS
Denver Summit FC + 390
Washington Spirit – 190
Draw + 300
Over 2.5 – 160 Under 2.5 + 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 25, 2026
