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The 5280 Pitch is your home for everything Denver Summit FC and the NWSL — told through the voice of lifelong Coloradan and veteran sports broadcaster Kate Hanson.This is the podcast for fans who want real insight without the jargon. Each episode brings you closer to the Summit with deep-dive player...
The last few weeks around Denver Summit FC have been a lot. Signings came fast, the NWSL schedule dropped, and then the stadium news hit. This episode is me stepping back to talk through where the Summit actually are right no...
Lindsey Heaps is coming home — not as a symbol, but as a foundation piece. In this episode of The 5280 Pitch , we break down why the Golden, Colorado native and U.S. Women’s National Team captain is such a rare signing for an...
Carson Pickett is more than a left back — she’s a foundational signing for Denver Summit FC. In this episode, we break down where Pickett ranks among NWSL defenders, why she’s one of the league’s elite attacking fullbacks, an...
Denver Summit FC took a major step toward permanence — and it didn’t come quietly. In this episode of The 5280 Pitch — women’s soccer at altitude , we examine the approval of the club’s purpose-built stadium at Santa Fe Yards...
When you’re building from scratch, certainty matters. In this episode of The 5280 Pitch: Women’s Soccer at Altitude , we dive into why Denver Summit FC’s signing of Abby Smith is about more than goalkeeping — it’s about trust...
In Part 2 of our Ally Watt player profile, we move beyond the box score and into the journey that shaped one of the NWSL’s most relentless attackers. This segment dives into the winding path Ally Watt took through the league — the role changes, the uneven minutes, and the moments that tested her be…
If you’ve been trying to follow Denver Summit FC over the past few weeks, you’re not imagining things — the pace has been dizzying. One week it felt like we were slowly, deliberately getting to know this expansion club through ind…
Why Lindsey Heaps Is the Most Important Signing in Denver Summit FC History When Denver Summit FC signed Lindsey Heaps, it was easy to frame the move as a feel-good homecoming. A Colorado native returning home. A U.S. Women’s National Team ca…
Women’s Soccer Analyst & Host of The 5280 Pitch & Mom
Kate Hanson is a Colorado native, lifelong soccer fan, and the voice behind The 5280 Pitch. Known for her passion, insight, and unapologetic love for women’s sports, Kate brings a uniquely local perspective to the rise of Denver Summit FC and the NWSL’s expansion into the Mile High City.
A seasoned podcaster and broadcaster, Kate blends storytelling, analysis, and community-focused coverage to keep fans informed and connected — from expansion updates and player profiles to tactical breakdowns and match-week conversations. Her style is direct, energetic, and built for fans who want women’s soccer treated with the same excitement and depth as every other professional sport.
Growing up in Colorado’s soccer culture, Kate understands the significance of a top-tier women’s team finally calling this state home. Her mission is simple:
give fans a place to plug in, learn the stories, and feel part of Denver Summit FC from day one.
When she’s not behind the mic, Kate is usually at a pitch somewhere in Colorado, cheering on the next generation of players who will shape the future of the sport.