Spokane Zephyr FC

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Spokane Zephyr FC
Spokane Zephyr FC logo.webp
FoundedMay 16, 2023
Stadium One Spokane Stadium
Spokane, Washington
Capacity5,000
OwnerAequus Sports
Head coachJo Johnson
League USL Super League
Website Club website
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Spokane Zephyr FC is a professional women's soccer team based in Spokane, Washington, United States. It is a member of the USL Super League, a new Division I league operated by the United Soccer League, and debuted in August 2024. [1] Zephyr FC is owned by Aequus Sports, which also operates Spokane Velocity FC of USL League One, another stadium tenant. [2]

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History

Aequus Sports was granted a USL Super League franchise on May 16, 2023; the team is set to play with a second squad in the semi-pro USL W League. [3] [4] On August 17, 2024, Zephyr played their inaugural match against Fort Lauderdale United FC to a sold-out crowd on their home field at ONE Spokane Stadium drawing 1-1. Emina Ekić scored the club's first goal off a penalty kick. [5]

Stadium

The team plays at ONE Spokane Stadium, a Downtown Spokane venue with 5,000 seats. [6] [7]

Identity

The Zephyr name and primary colors—gold and blue—refer to the Pacific Northwest's geography; they were unveiled on November 5, 2023. [2] [4] The Z in the logo is a reference to the west wind, that "sweeps in and reshapes the landscape." [8]

Players and staff

Current roster

As of August 15, 2024 [9]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
0 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Hope Hisey
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Izzy Nino
2 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Taylor Aylmer
3 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Emma Jaskaniec
4 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jenny Vetter
5 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Sarah Clark
6 DF Flag of Guyana.svg  GUY Sydney Cummings
7 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Taryn Ries
8 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jodi Ülkekul
9 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Makena Carr
10 MF Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  BIH Emina Ekić
11 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alyssa Walker
12 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alyssa Bourgeois
No.Pos.NationPlayer
13 FW Flag of Panama.svg  PAN Riley Tanner
14 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Mollie Rouse
15 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Natalie Viggiano
18 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Haley Thomas
21 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA McKenzie Weinert
22 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Julianne Vallerand
23 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Marley Canales
24 MF Flag of Argentina.svg  ARG Sophia Braun (on loan from KC Current)
25 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Wayny Balata
26 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Katie Murray
30 FW Flag of Brazil.svg  BRA Thais Reiss
31 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Hailey Coll

Staff

As of July 25, 2024
Spokane Zephyr FC staff
President, USL SpokaneKatie Harnetiaux [10]
Director of Operations and Player AdministrationEmma Hayes [11]
Head coachJo Johnson [12]
Assistant/Goalkeeping coachBrian Periman [13] [14]
Director of PerformanceJosh McAllister

Records

Year-by-year

SeasonLeagueRegular seasonPlayoffsAvg. attendance
PWDLGFGAPtsPos
2024-25 USLS 5131566——3,017

Head coaching record

As of September 22, 2024

Only competitive matches are counted.*

All-time Spokane Zephyr FC coaching records
NameNationalityFromToPWDLGFGAWin%
Jo JohnsonFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States June 25, 2024present 51315650.00

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  4. 1 2 "Spokane Zephyr FC reveals name and crest" (Press release). USL Super League. November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Zephyr's USL Super League debut ends in 1-1 draw with Fort Lauderdale | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  6. ↑ Nichols, Dave (2024-01-03). "Difference makers: ONE Spokane Stadium provides home field for city's student-athletes, professional soccer". Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  7. ↑ Clark, Colton (2024-08-17). "Zephyr's USL Super League debut ends in 1-1 draw with Fort Lauderdale". Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  8. ↑ "Zephyr FC Crest".
  9. ↑ "Former Zag Sophia Braun Returns to the Lilac City on Loan From KC Current". USL Spokane. July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Katie Harnetiaux Joins USL Spokane as President". Spokane Velocity Football Club. October 18, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Meet the Staff: Front Office Team". January 10, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Jo Johnson Named Zephyr FC Head Coach Ahead of Historic Inaugural Season". Spokane Zephyr FC. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Zephyr FC Adds Veteran Assistant Coach Brian Periman to the Staff". USL Spokane.
  14. ↑ "Meet the Zephyr Coaches … in Three Questions". USL Spokane.
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