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Denver Summit FC controlled 58.7% of the ball, out-passed Utah 385 to 280, and had nearly double the crosses — and still walked away with a 2-1 loss. Kate Hanson breaks down exactly what happened in Sandy, why the 72nd-minute...
Denver Summit FC beat Barbara Banda and the Orlando Pride 3-1 on Pride Night — and Tobin Heath and Christen Press were watching. Janine Sonis scored twice. Eva Gaetino scored her first career professional goal in Denver's fir...
Denver Summit FC went from 46.8% possession in March's 1-1 draw to 56% and four goals in Houston last weekend. The rematch is Saturday — and this time, the Summit have the ball. Kate Hanson breaks down everything you need to ...
Denver Summit FC went to Houston and put up a 4-1 road win — and the possession numbers tell the whole story. 38%. 43%. 53%. That's Denver's possession in their last three games. The first two ended in losses. Friday night in...
Denver Summit FC heads to Shell Energy Stadium for a major NWSL road test against the Houston Dash, and this match preview comes with one big question: How different will Denver’s lineup look? On this episode of The 5280 Pitc...
Denver Summit FC heads to Shell Energy Stadium for a major NWSL road test against the Houston Dash, and this match preview comes with one big question: How different will Denver’s lineup look? On this episode of The 5280 Pitc...
Denver outplayed Utah for most of 90 minutes. Two moments — both in the most dangerous areas of the pitch — decided the outcome.SANDY, Utah — Denver Summit FC dominated possession, won the passing battle, and outworked Utah Royal…
Eva Gaetino's first career goal, Janine Sonis's back-to-back braces, and a suffocating double pivot sent the 2024 NWSL champions home winless in Colorado.Commerce City, Colo. — Denver Summit FC earned their first home win in franchise histor…
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.