Spokane Zephyr FC

Spokane Zephyr FC was an American professional women's soccer club based in Spokane, Washington, that competed in the USL Super League (USLS) from 2024 to 2026. The club was owned by Aequus Sports, which also operates Spokane Velocity FC of USL League One (USL1).

History

Aequus Sports was granted a USL Super League franchise on May 16, 2023. On November 4, 2023, the name and crest of the club were announced. Spokane would be the westernmost market in the league's inaugural season, with more West Coast teams planned in later expansions.

Zephyr FC played their inaugural match on August 17, 2024, against Fort Lauderdale United FC to a sold-out crowd on their home field at ONE Spokane Stadium, drawing 1–1. Emina Ekić scored the club's first goal off a penalty kick. In their first season in the USL Super League, Zephyr FC finished 5th and did not qualify for the playoffs due to the head-to-head tiebreaker. In their second season, the Zephyr finished just below playoff qualification with a 10–9–9 record. Attendance at home matches fell from an average of 2,500 in the inaugural season to 1,500 in the second season.

On May 20, 2026, Aequus Sports announced that Zephyr FC would cease operations immediately. During their tenure in the USL Super League, Zephyr FC had the longest travel distances of any team; their nearest opponents were Dallas Trinity FC at 1,500 miles (2,400km).

Stadium

The team played at One Spokane Stadium, an outdoor venue in Downtown Spokane with over 5,000 seats. Aequus Sports signed a 10-year agreement with the Spokane Public Facilities District to lease the stadium.

Club identity

The Zephyr name and primary colors—Basalt Black and Palouse Gold—refer to the Inland Northwest's geography. The Z in the logo is a reference to the west wind, that "sweeps in and reshapes the landscape."

Players and staff

Final roster

As of February 18, 2026

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

Academy players

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

Final staff

As of October 9, 2025

Records

Year-by-year

As of May 16, 2026

Head coaching record

As of October 7, 2025

Only competitive matches are counted.*

Team records

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