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NWSL Releases Schedule for 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup

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


CHICAGO - The National Women's Soccer League today announced 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 7:30 p.m. ET 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 tenth 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."

OL Reign and Portland Thorns FC round out night one of the Challenge Cup with the first installment of the Cascadia rivalry in 2022. The two teams will break-in OL Reign's new home stadium with a 10 p.m. ET matchup at Lumen Field.

In what is sure to become a storied rivalry, Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC square off in their respective NWSL debuts Saturday, March 19 at Titan Stadium at California State Fullerton, which will serve as the site of Angel City's Challenge Cup home games before the team moves to Banc of California Stadium for the regular season . The match is slated for a 9 p.m. ET kickoff.

Additional matches on opening weekend include a contest between Orlando Pride and the defending NWSL Champion Washington Spirit, an east-coast battle between NJ/NY Gotham FC and the North Carolina Courage, and a rematch of the 2020 Challenge Cup final between the Chicago Red Stars and the Houston Dash.

The 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup will feature three regional groups of four teams. The East region includes NJ/NY Gotham FC, the North Carolina Courage, Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit. The Central region features the Chicago Red Stars, Houston Dash, Kansas City Current and Racing Louisville FC. 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 on Saturday, May 7. Details regarding broadcast schedule for the tournament are forthcoming.

2022 NWSL CHALLENGE CUP SCHEDULE

DATE TIME (EST) HOME AWAY VENUE

Friday, March 18 7:30 p.m. Racing Louisville FC Kansas City Current Lynn Family Stadium

Friday, March 18 10:00 p.m. OL Reign Portland Thorns FC Lumen Field

Saturday, March 19 7:00 p.m. Orlando Pride Washington Spirit Exploria Stadium

Saturday, March 19 7:00 p.m. North Carolina Courage NJ/NY Gotham FC Sahlen's Stadium at Wakemed Soccer Park

Saturday, March 19 9:00 p.m. Angel City FC San Diego Wave FC Titan Stadium at California State Fullerton

Sunday, March 20 7:00 p.m. Houston Dash Chicago Red Stars PNC Stadium

Friday, March 25 7:30 p.m. Racing Louisville FC Houston Dash Lynn Family Stadium

Friday, March 25 7:30 p.m. Washington Spirit NJ/NY Gotham FC Segra Field

Friday, March 25 8:30 p.m. Chicago Red Stars Kansas City Current SeatGeek Stadium

Saturday, March 26 4:00 p.m. Angel City FC OL Reign Titan Stadium at California State Fullerton

Saturday, March 26 7:00 p.m. North Carolina Courage Orlando Pride Sahlen's Stadium at Wakemed Soccer Park

Saturday, March 26 10:00 p.m. San Diego Wave FC Portland Thorns FC Torero Stadium

Wednesday, March 30 7:00 p.m. Orlando Pride NJ/NY Gotham F Exploria Stadium

Wednesday, March 30 7:30 p.m. Washington Spirit North Carolina Courage Audi Field

Wednesday, March 30 7:30 p.m. Chicago Red Stars Racing Louisville FC SeatGeek Stadium

Wednesday, March 30 8:30 p.m. Houston Dash Kansas City Current PNC Stadium

Wednesday, March 30 10:00 p.m. Portland Thorns FC Angel City FC Providence Park

Saturday, April 2 3:00 p.m. Kansas City Current Racing Louisville FC Children's Mercy Park

Saturday, April 2 4:00 p.m. San Diego Wave FC Angel City FC Torero Stadium

Saturday, April 2 8:00 p.m. Chicago Red Stars Houston Dash SeatGeek Stadium

Saturday, April 2 10:00 p.m. Portland Thorns FC OL Reign Providence Park

Sunday, April 3 4:00 p.m. Washington Spirit Orlando Pride Audi Field

Sunday, April 3 3:00 p.m. NJ/NY Gotham FC North Carolina Courage Red Bull Arena

Thursday, April 14 10:00 p.m. OL Reign San Diego Wave FC Lumen Field

Friday, April 15 8:00 p.m. Kansas City Current Houston Dash Children's Mercy Park

Saturday, April 16 7:00 p.m. Orlando Pride North Carolina Courage Exploria Stadium

Saturday, April 16 7:30 p.m. Racing Louisville FC Chicago Red Stars Lynn Family Stadium

Sunday, April 17 7:00 p.m. Portland Thorns FC San Diego Wave FC Providence Park

Sunday, April 17, 2022 7:00 p.m. OL Reign Angel City FC Lumen Field

Sunday, April 17 3:00 p.m. NJ/NY Gotham FC Washington Spirit Red Bull Arena

Saturday, April 23 1:00 p.m. North Carolina Courage Washington Spirit Sahlen's Stadium at Wakemed Soccer Park

Saturday, April 23 10:00 p.m. San Diego Wave FC OL Reign Torero Stadium

Saturday, April 23 7:00 p.m. NJ/NY Gotham FC Orlando Pride Red Bull Arena

Sunday, April 24 5:00 p.m. Kansas City Current Chicago Red Stars Children's Mercy Park

Sunday, April 24 7:00 p.m. Houston Dash Racing Louisville FC PNC Stadium

Sunday, April 24 8:00 p.m. Angel City FC Portland Thorns FC Titan Stadium at California State Fullerton

Wednesday, May 4 (Semi-Final 1) TBD TBD TBD TBD

Wednesday, May 4 (Semi-Final 2) TBD TBD TBD TBD

Saturday, May 7

(Championship) TBD TBD TBD TBD

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