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Kansas City Current Open 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup Friday, March 18 at Louisville

February 7, 2022 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Kansas City Current News Release


KANSAS CITY - The Kansas City Current and the National Women's Soccer League announced today the full schedule for the upcoming 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup. The expanded 39-game tournament is set to kick off March 18, 2022, with a rematch of last year's regular-season opener between the Kansas City Current and Racing Louisville FC. The match, to be hosted at Lynn Family Stadium, is slated for a 6:30 p.m. CT kick off.

"We're pleased to once again open this year's campaign with the Challenge Cup," said Managing Director of Competition and Player Affairs Liz Dalton. "The Cup is an exciting competition to kick off our 10th anniversary season and we are thrilled to provide another opportunity to crown a champion. Many thanks to all those who have helped make this year's tournament possible."

The 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup will feature three regional groups of four teams. The Current will feature in the Central Region, along with the Chicago Red Stars, Houston Dash and Racing Louisville FC. The East Region includes NJ/NY Gotham FC, the North Carolina Courage, Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit. Angel City FC, OL Reign, Portland Thorns FC and San Diego Wave FC make up the West Region.

The groups will compete in double round-robin matches ahead of the semifinal round and the NWSL Challenge Cup Final Saturday, May 7. Details regarding broadcast schedule for the tournament are forthcoming.

For the full 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup rules and regulations that differ from NWSL's regular season policies and procedures, click here.

DATE TIME (CT) HOME AWAY VENUE

Friday, March 18 6:30 PM Racing Louisville FC KC Current Lynn Family Stadium

Friday, March 25 7:30 PM Chicago Red Stars KC Current SeatGeek Stadium

Wednesday, March 30 7:30 PM Houston Dash KC Current PNC Stadium

Saturday, April 2 2:00 PM KC Current Racing Louisville FC Children's Mercy Park

Friday, April 15 7:00 PM KC Current Houston Dash Children's Mercy Park

Sunday, April 24 4:00 PM KC Current Chicago Red Stars Children's Mercy Park

Wednesday, May 4 SEMI-FINALS

Saturday, May 7 CHAMPIONSHIP

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