Spokane's professional women's soccer ended with no explanation
The Spokane Zephyr FC women's soccer team has been disbanded without explanation from its owners. Players expressed frustration over the lack of communication and unanswered questions regarding the decision. The owners suggested that Spokane may not be able to support a top-level women's team in the future.
- ▪The Spokane Zephyr FC women's soccer team was announced to be ending by owners Ryan and Katie Harnetiaux.
- ▪Players were left with many unanswered questions as the owners walked out after delivering the news.
- ▪The owners indicated that Spokane might try again with a lower-level team in the future.
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