Colorado native and Olympic medalist alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin has joined the ownership group of Denver’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) expansion team.
Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history with 101 World Cup victories, is an eight-time world champion, five-time overall World Cup champion, and the only athlete to win in all six alpine disciplines.
I am beyond excited to join the Denver NWSL ownership group and support something so meaningful in the community I call home.
Mikaela Shiffrin
Denver recently received an unnamed NWSL franchise for an expansion fee of $110 million.
Mikaela’s commitment to excellence, her global impact, and her deep roots in Colorado make her a perfect addition to our ownership group. We are building a club with purpose, and having Mikaela’s vision and voice on that journey will be invaluable.
Rob Cohen, Majority Owner of the Team
The team is expected to start playing in 2026, joining Boston Legacy FC to bring the NWSL to 16 teams.
Cohen and the Denver ownership group plan to build a 12,000-seat temporary stadium and training facility southeast of the city, while funding the construction of a 14,500-seat permanent stadium in Denver, which is expected to open in 2028.
This would be only the second stadium built specifically for an NWSL team.
The sports culture in Colorado is rich and deep, and, most notably, the growth of women’s sports is one of the most exciting movements in our current culture. Being a part of it, and helping to bring professional women’s soccer to Colorado, is not only an incredible investment opportunity, but it is an honor and a joy.
Mikaela Shiffrin
Lindsey Vonn, the third most successful alpine skier in history and former Olympic teammate of Shiffrin, is an investor in the Utah Royals FC of the NWSL.
