Two-time Olympic Alpine ski gold medalist and Colorado native Mikaela Shiffrin has joined the ownership group of Denver’s expansion National Women’s Soccer League 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’m beyond thrilled to join the ownership group of Denver NWSL and support something so meaningful in the community I call home,” Shiffrin said in a statement released on Tuesday.
Denver was recently awarded an NWSL franchise that has yet to be named for a $110 million expansion fee.
“Mikaela’s commitment to excellence, her global impact, and her deep Colorado roots make her a perfect addition to our ownership group,” team controlling owner Rob Cohen said in a statement.
“We’re building a club with purpose, and having Mikaela’s vision and voice in that journey will be invaluable.”
The team is expected to begin play in 2026, joining alongside 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 they fund the construction of a permanent, 14,500-seat stadium in…
