Spokane Zephyr FC announce via website post 2025-26 season will be last
May 20—The Spokane Zephyr FC — the first professional women's soccer club in Spokane — was launched in 2024 as part of the inaugural USL Super League season. Officials announced today in a message to fans on the team's website that the 2025-26 season will be the last. Spokane Zephyr FC is owned by Aequus Sports, a group that also operates Spokane Velocity FC.
The club's ownership is led by Ryan and Katie Harnetiaux, who serve as co-owners and front office leaders. Details for the decision to cease operation were not included in the news release. Team and ownership officials did not respond to requests for comment.
The Zephyr competed in the women's D1 Gainbridge Super League. The team went 10-9-9 this season, finishing fifth in the league and failed to qualify for the playoffs in both seasons of league play. The team played its home games at ONE Spokane Stadium, which has a capacity of 5,000 for pro soccer.
"Over the past two seasons, you've helped bring professional women's soccer to life in Spokane," the unsigned message to fans said. "The energy, belief, and support you've shown this club have meant everything to our players and staff. "After careful consideration, we have made the decision not to continue operating a professional women's team beyond the 2025/26 season.
" The release went on to say that "(T)his is not the end of women's soccer in Spokane. We remain committed to the game and to this community, and we will continue exploring ways to ensure women's soccer remains an active and visible part of the Inland Northwest. " This story will be updated when more information becomes available.