National Women’s Soccer League Comes to Centennial

Soccer field

Centennial is stepping onto the national stage with the arrival of Colorado's first professional women’s soccer team and the newest franchise in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). In partnership with the City of Centennial and the Cherry Creek School District (CCSD), the team will build a state-of-the-art training facility and an interim 12,000-seat stadium at Centennial’s Potomac Park.

Public Input in Action 

Potomac Park is a 44-acre site located at the intersection of S. Potomac St. and E. Fremont Ave. Previously zoned for industrial use, the land was purchased by the City of Centennial from the U.S. Postal Service and reimagined through a comprehensive community planning effort that began in 2012. 

Residents, City leaders, athletic leagues and community organizations came together to create a vision for a park space that would: 

  • Seek a viable partnership to operate, maintain and program the park
  • Serve Centennial residents
  • Provide a regional amenity and destination 
  • Attract economic development for the City 

Now, over a decade later, those goals are being realized through this innovative collaboration.

Training for Greatness

Denver NWSL’s new 20,000-square-foot training center will set a new standard in professional sports facilities. Designed by world-renowned architecture firm Populous, the center will feature:

  • Eight soccer fields (including the temporary stadium field)
  • Elite training and recovery spaces, including red-light therapy, float pod and cold/hot plunges
  • Video analysis theater, player and family lounges and dedicated dining space 
  • Holistic, athlete-first design tailored to female professionals

 Conceptual Renderings

Conceptual Rendering of Training Facility Grounds

Soccer training facility

Conceptual Rendering of Playing Fields

Soccer field

Conceptual Rendering of Training Facility

Entrance to soccer training facility

View the Potomac Park draft planning documents(PDF, 9MB) from these early discussions. 

View the Site Plan for the training facility.(PDF, 32MB)

This project will provide on-site and off-site parking, with shuttle service provided for off-site parking lots that are not within walking distance of the stadium. View the parking information here.(PDF, 211KB)

An Interim Stadium with Long-Term Community Value

The interim 12,000-seat stadium, also designed by Populous, will host Denver NWSL’s inaugural 2026 and 2027 seasons. After that, it will be downsized to 4,000 seats and become a permanent home for CCSD athletics. 

Thanks to shared investment between the team and CCSD — supported in part by the district’s 2024 voter-approved bond — this facility will: 

  • Provide internship and learning opportunities for students in sports, health and media
  • Offer 500 complimentary tickets each season for CCSD families
  • Include a $100,000 donation to the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation
  • Deliver a lasting athletic hub for youth and high school sports 

A Destination for All of Centennial 

Mayor Stephanie Piko put it best: 

“This investment in women’s sports will inspire athletes of all ages and strengthen our community’s commitment to excellence, teamwork and opportunity.” 

As Centennial continues to grow, this project places the City at the heart of a national sports movement — one that uplifts women, inspires youth and strengthens community identity. Potomac Park’s transformation into a regional sports and recreation hub will bring increased visibility, economic opportunity and pride to the Centennial community for years to come. 

In the News: Media & Press Resources 

Want to learn more about the Denver NWSL training facility and stadium plans? Explore official press announcements, news stories and exclusive interviews highlighting the excitement surrounding Centennial’s role in the future of women’s sports. 

Featured Media Coverage

National Women’s Soccer League Centennial Announcement

710KNUS: Mayor Piko talks National Women’s Soccer with Jeff and Bill

 

For media inquiries: Please complete the media inquiry form and Centennial staff will follow-up. 

Stay tuned for more updates as construction begins and the countdown to kickoff continues!

Stay Connected 

Construction timelines will be shared as they are confirmed. For updates on the project, follow Denver NWSL and the City of Centennial on social media. 

Contact centennialplanning@centennialco.gov for development/resident inquiries. 

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