Denver Soccer Guide

Denver is one of America's fastest-growing soccer cities — a high-altitude playground where the Colorado Rapids and a booming population of young, active residents have fueled explosive growth in every level of the game. The city's massive influx of young professionals from across the country has driven recreational league demand through the roof, while Colorado's traditional Hispanic communities provide the passionate grassroots roots that every great soccer city needs.

DICK'S Sporting Goods Park is one of the finest soccer-specific stadiums in MLS — consistently ranked among the best fan experiences in the league. Colorado Pride FC's ECNL girls program and Colorado Rush have emerged as serious national-level youth development forces, while Colorado State University and University of Denver bring two strong Division I programs to the state. The altitude creates a unique playing challenge that locals have learned to use as a genuine advantage.