Spokane Zephyr FC

Spokane Zephyr FC is a future professional women's soccer team based in Spokane, Washington, United States. It will be a member of the USL Super League, a new Division I league operated by the United Soccer League, and is scheduled to debut in August 2024.[1] The team will play at One Spokane Stadium, a Downtown Spokane venue with 5,000 seats. Zephyr FC is owned by Aequus Sports, which also operates Spokane Velocity FC of USL League One, another stadium tenant.[2]

Spokane Zephyr FC
FoundedMay 16, 2023
StadiumOne Spokane Stadium
Spokane, Washington
Capacity5,000
OwnerAequus Sports
Head coachJo Johnson
LeagueUSL Super League
WebsiteClub website

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] The Zephyr name and primary colors—blue and gold—refer to the Pacific Northwest's geography; they were unveiled on November 5, 2023.[2][4]

Players and staff

Staff
As of 7 February 2024
Spokane Zephyr FC staff
President, USL Spokane Katie Harnetiaux[5]
Director of Operations and Player Administration Emma Hayes[6]
Head coach Jo Johnson[7]
Assistant coach Vacant
Goalkeeping coach Vacant
Director of Performance Josh McAllister


Current roster
As of 24 June 2024[8]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  USA Marley Canales
— MF  CAN Wayny Balata
— DF  USA Makena Carr
— MF  USA Taylor Aylmer
— MF  USA Emma Jaskaniec
— DF  USA Julianne Vallerand
— DF  USA Sarah Clark
— FW  USA Jodi Ülkekul
— FW  USA Jenny Vetter
No. Pos. Nation Player
— DF  USA Alyssa Bourgeois
— MF  ENG Mollie Rouse
— GK  USA Izzy Nino
— GK  USA Hailey Coll
— FW  BRA Thais Reiss
— FW  USA Taryn Ries
— DF  USA Haley Thomas
— FW  USA Alyssa Walker


References
  1. Reed, Justin (February 13, 2024). "Zephyr at the Zenith: Spokane's women's soccer franchise celebrates USL Super League news". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. "New Women's Spokane Soccer team name revealed". KREM 2 News. November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  3. Allen, Jim (May 16, 2023). "Spokane gets top-tier USL women's soccer team". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  4. "Spokane Zephyr FC reveals name and crest" (Press release). USL Super League. November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  5. "Katie Harnetiaux Joins USL Spokane as President". Spokane Velocity Football Club. October 18, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  6. "Meet the Staff: Front Office Team". January 10, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  7. "Jo Johnson Named Zephyr FC Head Coach Ahead of Historic Inaugural Season". Spokane Zephyr FC.
  8. "Zephyr FC Adds Firepower with Forward Alyssa Walker". USL Spokane. June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
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