Denver Summit FC just broke the NWSL attendance record — 63,004 fans at Mile High — and that's only part of the story after four games.

Kate Hanson breaks down where this team actually stands: Melissa Kössler's historic goal-scoring run, Abby Smith's league-leading numbers in net, a defensive turnaround nobody saw coming, and a very special guest who was on the field Saturday to witness all of it. Plus a preview of Saturday's road match at Seattle Reign.

What we cover:

⚽ Melissa Kössler: 3 goals in 3 games — first player in NWSL history to score the first three goals for an expansion franchise

🧤 Abby Smith: League leader in saves (19) and save percentage (86.4%) through four games

🏟️ The home opener: 63,004 fans — a new NWSL record and U.S. professional women's sports league record 🎙️ Special guest: Her take on what Saturday meant for Denver and for women's soccer

⚽ Seattle Reign preview: What Denver needs to do

Join Kate on Saturday for a LIVE Pregame show at DNVR starting at 6:00 pm MT.

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Address: 2239 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206

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