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The 5280 Pitch is Denver's home for Summit FC and NWSL coverage—hosted by Colorado native and veteran sports broadcaster Kate Hanson.
Real insight into Denver's inaugural season. Player profiles, tactical breakdowns, match analysis, and the stories that make women's soccer at altitude compelling.
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Denver Summit FC plays their first-ever NWSL game on Saturday, March 14th against Bay FC at PayPal Park. This is it—the real thing. In this episode, I break down what to expect from Bay FC, including their massive $1.1 millio...
Kaleigh Kurtz has played every single minute of every game for four consecutive NWSL seasons. What most people didn't know — she finished last season with a back fracture she didn't even know about.In her first interview since joining Denver Summit FC, the veteran defender sits down with Kate H…
Coachella Breakdown: What We Learned From Denver’s 7-Goal PreseasonThe Denver Summit wrapped up their first-ever preseason tournament at the Coachella Valley Invitational with two wins, seven goals scored, and plenty to talk about.In this episode of The 5280 Pitch: Women’s Soccer at Altitud…
Jordan Angeli co-founded For Denver FC and helped bring the NWSL to Colorado. In this episode, she tells the full story of how Denver Summit FC went from a Twitter DM in 2023 to 45,000 tickets sold for the inaugural home opener—before playing a single game.We cover the entire journey: organizin…
Denver Summit FC didn't mess around building their back line. They went out and got veterans. Championship winners. Players who've actually won stuff in this league. In this episode, we break down all eight defenders on the S...
Denver Summit FC's most important month. Six matches. Four at home. This is what they've been building toward. In this episode, we break down August's schedule match by match—starting with the expansion rematch against Boston...
Bay FC made a $1.1 million move to fix their biggest weakness. Here's what Denver faces on Saturday.Saturday, March 14th. Denver Summit FC plays their first-ever NWSL game. Not a preseason friendly. Not a scrimmage. The real thing.Bay FC at PayP…
When Denver Summit FC signed Lourdes Bosch, it wasn’t a move designed to grab headlines. There was no splashy announcement or bold promise attached to her name.And that’s exactly why the signing matters.Expansion teams aren’t b…
Host of The 5280 Pitch | Former 850 KOA Broadcaster | Colorado Native
Kate Hanson is a veteran sports broadcaster and the voice behind The 5280 Pitch, Denver's home for Summit FC and NWSL coverage. With years of experience at 850 KOA—Denver's premier sports radio station—Kate brings professional broadcasting chops and deep Colorado sports knowledge to women's soccer coverage.
As a Colorado native and lifelong soccer fan, Kate covers Denver Summit FC's inaugural season with the same depth and analysis she brought to Denver's other professional teams. Her style is direct, energetic, and unapologetically passionate about treating women's soccer with the respect it deserves.
What Kate Talks About:
-Denver Summit FC's expansion season and NWSL growth
-Tactical breakdowns, player profiles, and match analysis
-The altitude advantage and what makes Centennial Stadium unique
-Building community around women's professional sports in Denver
-Colorado soccer culture and the youth development pipeline
-Women's sports media and broadcast coverage
Kate's broadcast background at 850 KOA gives her a unique perspective on how women's soccer fits into Denver's sports landscape—and why this moment matters for the city and the league.
Available for:
-Podcast guest appearances
-Panel discussions on women's sports media and broadcasting
-Denver sports commentary and NWSL analysis
-Soccer culture and community-building conversations
Contact: 5280pitch@gmail.com
When she's not behind the mic, Kate is usually at a pitch somewhere in Colorado, cheering on the next generation.