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Nytes Signs on with Denver Summit FC
January 16, 2026 | Soccer
CU's all-time shutout leader to begin professional career in Denver
BOULDER — Colorado native and two-time All-American goalkeeper Jordan Nytes will continue her soccer career locally, signing her first professional contract with Denver Summit FC in its inaugural season in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the club announced on Friday.
Nytes, the 18th player to be announced by Denver Summit FC, is the second goalkeeper signed by the team, joining NWSL veteran Abby Smith. She is also the fifth Colorado native on the team's initial roster, joining Jordan Baggett, Ally Watt, Janine Sonis and Lindsey Heaps.
"For Jordi to have the opportunity to play in the inaugural season for Denver Summit FC, in her hometown, couldn't be more perfect," CU head coach Danny Sanchez expressed. "She has proven herself as a leader and All-American with us, and we have no doubt she will excel at the next level. Myself, and the rest of the staff couldn't be prouder, and we are excited to support her on this journey."
Nytes leaves Colorado as one of the most decorated players in program history. She earned her second United Soccer Coaches All-American honor this season, becoming one of the first CU players, along with teammate Hope Leyba, to earn First Team status in CU soccer history. She was one of 15 semifinalists for this season's MAC Hermann Trophy Award, a three-time First Team All-Big 12 selection and was also selected the Co-Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year for 2025.
Nytes matched her career-high with 12 saves in the Buffs' second-round NCAA Tournament win over Xavier. She finished the season fifth in the NCAA with a career-high 121 saves and closed her career third in CU program history with 295 saves. Nytes finished her three seasons at CU as just the fifth goalkeeper to record at least 4.00 saves per game, ranking fourth overall with 4.40.
She backstopped the Buffs to seven shutouts this season, on her way to setting the CU career mark with 26 total clean sheets in 67 career appearances as a Buff. Nytes added six more shutouts as a freshman in 2022 at Oklahoma State to have 32 combined in her collegiate career and ranked third overall among DI goalkeepers with a 0.381 shutout %.
Nytes earned three Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week honors in 2025, pushing her career total to 10, the most individual Goalkeeper of the Week honors in the conference since the award began in the 2020-21 season and the second-most honors in conference history. Nytes also earned two Pac-12 Goalkeeper of the Week awards in the 2023 season.
In four seasons, Nytes posted a 0.88 goals against average and an .831 save % in 84 career starts.
Nytes joins former CU standout Taylor Flint (Kornieck) as the two active CU alumni currently on NWSL rosters. She's also the first Colorado player to sign a free-agent NWSL contract after the elimination of the league's entry draft.
Denver Summitt FC will open its inaugural season on March 14 at Bay FC. The team's first home match is set for March 28 against the Washington Spirit at Empower Field at Mile High.
For more information on Colorado Soccer, please visit cubuffs.com/soccer. Fans of the Buffs can follow @cubuffssoccer on Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook.
Nytes, the 18th player to be announced by Denver Summit FC, is the second goalkeeper signed by the team, joining NWSL veteran Abby Smith. She is also the fifth Colorado native on the team's initial roster, joining Jordan Baggett, Ally Watt, Janine Sonis and Lindsey Heaps.
"For Jordi to have the opportunity to play in the inaugural season for Denver Summit FC, in her hometown, couldn't be more perfect," CU head coach Danny Sanchez expressed. "She has proven herself as a leader and All-American with us, and we have no doubt she will excel at the next level. Myself, and the rest of the staff couldn't be prouder, and we are excited to support her on this journey."
Nytes leaves Colorado as one of the most decorated players in program history. She earned her second United Soccer Coaches All-American honor this season, becoming one of the first CU players, along with teammate Hope Leyba, to earn First Team status in CU soccer history. She was one of 15 semifinalists for this season's MAC Hermann Trophy Award, a three-time First Team All-Big 12 selection and was also selected the Co-Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year for 2025.
"Jordan represents everything we want to build at Denver Summit FC," said Curt Johnson, General Manager of Denver Summit FC. "She's an elite goalkeeper, a proven leader, and a Colorado native who understands what soccer means to this community. Her success at Colorado and on the national stage makes her a cornerstone addition as we prepare for our inaugural season."
Nytes, an Aurora, Colo., native, set the Colorado single-season record with 17 wins in net for the Buffs in 2025, earning her second straight and third overall Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2025. The repeat All-American goalkeeper posted double-digit wins in each of her four seasons, totaling 52 career wins and ranks second in CU history with 42 wins in her three seasons.Nytes matched her career-high with 12 saves in the Buffs' second-round NCAA Tournament win over Xavier. She finished the season fifth in the NCAA with a career-high 121 saves and closed her career third in CU program history with 295 saves. Nytes finished her three seasons at CU as just the fifth goalkeeper to record at least 4.00 saves per game, ranking fourth overall with 4.40.
She backstopped the Buffs to seven shutouts this season, on her way to setting the CU career mark with 26 total clean sheets in 67 career appearances as a Buff. Nytes added six more shutouts as a freshman in 2022 at Oklahoma State to have 32 combined in her collegiate career and ranked third overall among DI goalkeepers with a 0.381 shutout %.
Nytes earned three Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week honors in 2025, pushing her career total to 10, the most individual Goalkeeper of the Week honors in the conference since the award began in the 2020-21 season and the second-most honors in conference history. Nytes also earned two Pac-12 Goalkeeper of the Week awards in the 2023 season.
In four seasons, Nytes posted a 0.88 goals against average and an .831 save % in 84 career starts.
Nytes joins former CU standout Taylor Flint (Kornieck) as the two active CU alumni currently on NWSL rosters. She's also the first Colorado player to sign a free-agent NWSL contract after the elimination of the league's entry draft.
Denver Summitt FC will open its inaugural season on March 14 at Bay FC. The team's first home match is set for March 28 against the Washington Spirit at Empower Field at Mile High.
For more information on Colorado Soccer, please visit cubuffs.com/soccer. Fans of the Buffs can follow @cubuffssoccer on Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook.
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