The NWSL 's 16th team finally has a name: Denver Summit FC. The name emerged as the favorite not only among the ownership group, but among fans who were asked to vote on six different options in recent months.

Denver NWSL now has a name- Denver Summit Football Club. The Colorado women's professional soccer club officially announced the name, crest, colors and brand on social media Tuesday morning. The football club said the name was selected after receiving the most first-place votes in the Name The Club fan vote, in which 15,000 people participated.

Tennessee football legend Peyton Manning is a minority owner of NWSL expansion team Denver Summit FC. The club will debut during the 2026 season.