SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Velocity soon won't be the only professional soccer team in the Lilac City.
United Soccer League (USL) Spokane plans to reveal the name and crest, or logo, of its new women's professional soccer team and pre-professional team on Sunday, Nov. 5. Event organizers will give the community a chance to get to know the team ranks, take part in some fun activities and check out the new USL Spokane team store.
The free event will take place at the Davenport Grand Hotel in downtown Spokane. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the team name and crest will be revealed at 3 p.m.
“Change is happening in women’s sports and Spokane has the distinct privilege to help usher in a new era of opportunity for women’s professional athletes, coaches and those who aspire to a career in sports,” said Katie Harnetiaux, the founder and co-owner of USL Spokane. “This event will be a celebration for everyone in our community who appreciates the beauty and boldness of women in sports and especially those who play, work, coach, and follow the game of soccer.”
Local youth soccer players who attend the event wearing their team jersey will get a free women's team branded t-shirt. There will also be a bracelet-making craft station, games, a photo booth, giveaway items, prizes and merchandise for sale. It will also give guests a chance to check out the new USL Spokane Team Store located in the Davenport Hotel.
“We are excited to welcome families, friends, teams, coaches, fans, and supporters of women’s sports to our hometown,” Harnetiaux said. “Women’s Super League and W League soccer in Spokane is first and foremost a wonderful new way for our community to come together to celebrate the opportunity, equity, and professional advancement of women in sport.”
More information about Spokane USL can be found here.
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