SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Zephyr FC will kick off the USL Super League on Saturday, August 17, where the players will debut their new kits.
The kits will feature two iconic Spokane brands, as well as two internationally-known companies.
On August 2, 2024, the club announced its inaugural season kit. The kit consists of inspiration from the Inland Northwest and a variety of the club's official colors - Basalt black, wheat gold and cloud white - along with the Zephyr Crest all over.
The home kit is an all-black jersey with gold embellishments, and the away kit is a white jersey with gold bottoms and embellishments and black numbers. Both jerseys have a "Z-pattern" fabric covering the whole jersey. The Spokane-based branding and creative firm BKGD Creative designed the club's brand and kit.
You can purchase your own official Zephyr kit during an exclusive event that will take place on Wednesday, August 14, at Brick West Brewing, 1318 W. First Ave., in Spokane.
If you can't make it to that event, there will be another event where you can purchase your kit. You can purchase your kit at the Stadium Store at the August 17 home opener.
Davenport Hotels and Rosauers Supermarkets are among the other sponsors whose logos will be emblazoned on Zephyr kits for the inaugural season. Davenport Hotels will be on the front of the jersey.
Davenport Hotels is formalizing its partnership with USL Spokane. Company officials said that, "the collaboration is a perfect fit."
“At the Davenport Hotels, we believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back,” said Melissa Green, Davenport Hotels’ Vice President and Area Managing Director. “Our partnership with the Zephyr women's soccer team reflects our dedication to fostering a vibrant and thriving community here in Spokane. Together, we can create lasting change and continue to build a better future for all.”
Locally owned Rosauers, with 24 locations in Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon, will be on the back of the jersey.
Rosauers is signed on as the official grocer of USL Spokane. Rosauers officials said, "It makes sense for one of the area's oldest companies to support the efforts of the new USL Super League."
“Rosauers is excited to be a partner with USL Spokane as the official grocery partner of the Spokane Zephyr women’s soccer team,” said Cliff Rigsbee, CEO of Rosauers. “We are looking forward to seeing fans around the area wearing the new Zephyr kit with Rosauers prominently displayed. We’ve been part of Spokane for 90 years and much of our success has come from supporting the community. The Zephyr soccer club will be a great family-friendly addition to our area."
Both companies will be joining Capelli Sport, the international sportswear manufacturer that is the club's official kit apparel provider, and Zappos, the e-tailer known for their shoes and clothings, will be on the sleeves of the jersey.
USL Spokane's partnership with Capelli Sport is well established due to Capelli Sport supplying the kits worn by Velocity FC. The company had no hesitation when it came to signing on to support the women's side.
“It is with tremendous joy and enthusiasm that we celebrate the launch of USL Super League’s Spokane Zephyr,” said Chris Keeney, manager of U.S. Pro/Am and League Partnerships for Capelli Sport. “Capelli Sport, through its leaders George and Liz Altirs, has been a massive supporter of the women’s game in the U.S. and internationally. We are proud partners of Zephyr, its owners, Katie and Ryan Harnetiaux, and the terrific professionals in the front office, technical side, and the world-class players who represent both organizations on and off the pitch. Here is to Zephyr becoming a gale force of excellence in women’s sport.”
“We are grateful to have the support of Davenport Hotels, Rosauers, Zappos, and Capelli Sport partnering with us to bring women’s professional soccer to the Spokane region,” said Katie Harnetiaux, President of USL Spokane and Principal of Aequus Sports. “The Zephyr FC kits are amazing, and we can’t wait for our fans to get an early look at them at Brickwest Brewing on August 14th.”
Zappos company logo will be featured on the right sleeve of the Zephyr uniforms for this coming season.
“Zappos’ Core Values are built around encouraging diversity and inclusion not only within our own company, but in the communities in which we serve,” said Megan Sheffield, Director of Brand Partnerships, Zappos.com. “We’re excited to sponsor the Zephyr women's soccer team and promote opportunities for young women in sports.”
The USL Super League's inaugural season will feature each club playing 28 regular-season matches. There will be 14 matches at home and 14 matches away, followed by the playoffs which take place in June. This means that Zephyr will play seven home matches in the fall, then they will take a break in the winter then return to play seven home matches in the spring.
This will not include any friendlies or playoff matches.
The USL Super League is the only U.S.-based pro soccer organization that follows the international club schedule. They will be playing regular season matches from August to May with a winter break in between.
Zephyr's Fall season will begin Aug. 17 with a home match against Fort Lauderdale United FC.
This season's ticket packages and individual tickets are already on sale. To purchase your tickets, click here to secure the best seats.
