The 2023 Women's World Cup begins this Thursday, July 20.
The No. 1-ranked U.S. Women's National Team is on a quest for a three-peat, something that's never been done before.
Led by 34-year-old veteran superstar forward Alex Morgan, a member of the 2015 and 2019 World Cup-winning teams, the USWNT could secure its fifth title and extend its reign as the most decorated national women's team in the world.
Of the 23 players on this year's roster headed to Australia and New Zealand, 14 have never played in a World Cup.
Among them is young star and Colorado's own, Sophia Smith, whose parents recently sat for an interview with Colorado Matters. The Portland Thorns FC forward was last year's U.S. Soccer Player of the Year and the National Women's Soccer League's Most Valuable Player.
Here's a list of nine places around town hosting USWNT World Cup watch parties:
Number 38
Location: 3560 Chestnut Pl.
For Denver FC, the group pushing to bring professional women's soccer to Denver, is hosting a community watch party at RiNo's Number 38 on Friday, July 21 starting at 4 p.m.
This event will also serve as a launch party for the effort to bring a team to the city. For Denver FC will be sharing special announcements at 6:30 p.m. before the 7 p.m. kickoff against Vietnam.
Click here to register for the event.
Tom's Watch Bar
Location: 1601 19th St. Unit 101
Tom's will show various Women's World Cup matches throughout the tournament and has special watch parties for when the USWNT is playing.
On Friday, July 21, U.S.-born and former Mexican professional footballer Jennifer Muñoz will be in attendance for the match against Vietnam. Muñoz played as a midfielder for Liga MX Femenil Club América and the Mexico women's national team before retiring from professional football in 2021.
Click here to register for the free event and a chance to win signed items, prizes and other giveaways.
On Wednesday, July 26, professional footballer and defender for the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Washington Spirit Tara McKeown will be in attendance for the match against the Netherlands. McKeown was part of the 2021 NWSL championship team her rookie season in the league.
Click here to register for the free event and a chance to win signed items, prizes and other giveaways.
DNVR Bar
Location: 2239 E. Colfax Ave.
The Colorado Rapids Soccer Club is teaming up with DNVR to host watch parties for the USWNT throughout the tournament.
The first will be on July 21 at 7 p.m. for their first group stage match against Vietnam and will feature giveaways and special appearances.
Monkey Barrel Bar
Location: 4401 Tejon St.
Sunnyside's Monkey Barrel Bar is a burger restaurant, pinball arcade, bar and live entertainment venue with more than 30 patio tables.
Featuring a large projector screen, indoor and outdoor televisions, kid and dog friendly seating, the bar will be hosting watch parties beginning with Friday's matchup against Vietnam starting at 7 p.m.
Tight End Bar
Location: 1501 E. Colfax Ave.
Tight End Bar will host a Women's World Cup kickoff party beginning at 6:30 p.m. leading up to the 7 p.m. kickoff against Vietnam.
This event is hosted by Altitude FC, a Denver LGBTQIA+ soccer club and nonprofit organization.
Toca Denver
Location: 2400 Central Park Blvd.
Inside of Toca Denver's fitness, crossfit and soccer programming center, community members are invited to watch the USWNT second group stage match against the Netherlands on Wednesday, July 26 at 7 p.m.
The game will be shown on their projector screen and there will be Toca challenges, raffles and other community offerings.
The Celtic on Market
Location: 1400 Market St.
A watch party will be held at The Celtic on Market for the first USWNT match against Vietnam. It will be hosted by the American Outlaws Denver chapter, a nonprofit group dedicated to organizing support for men's, women's and youth U.S. soccer teams.
Raíces Brewing Co.
Location: 2060 W. Colfax Ave.
The Sun Valley Latino-owned and operated brewpub is a popular destination for football matches of all tournaments.
This Friday, July 21 the brewery will show the USWNT first group stage match against Vietnam and will also host Puerto Rican food truck Areyto.
Cheluna Brewing Co.
Location: 2501 Dallas St. Unit 148
Located inside of Aurora's Stanley Marketplace, amateur soccer club FC Denver will be hosting viewing parties for USWNT matches throughout the tournament in the Latin flavors-inspired craft brewery.
Viewings for matches against Vietnam on July 21 and the Netherlands on July 26 will kickoff at 7 p.m.
Here's the USWNT Group Stage schedule:
Game 1 vs. Vietnam
Friday, July 21, 7 p.m. MDT
Game 2 vs. Netherlands
Wednesday, July 26, 7 p.m. MDT
Game 3 vs. Portugal
Tuesday, August 1, 1 a.m. MDT
