The Denver Summit May Not Be Good, But They Sure Are Fun
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
14/25
Freshness
24/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
6/15
Depth
6/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
There are many ways to measure the success of an expansion team. Are they filling stadiums? Do local fans seem engaged? Do they have an identity on the field? And, of course: Are they any good? It’s generally wise to keep expectations for new sides relatively low. Since 2021, only two of the NWSL’s six expansion teams have made the playoffs—San Diego Wave in 2022 and Bay FC in 2024—and the rest ha
