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NWSL Releases Schedule for 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup

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


Washington, D.C. - The National Women's Soccer League announced the Spirit's schedule for the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup. The Spirit will open the year's tournament in Orlando against the Pride and will play a total of six games including three at home. Two of the three matches will take place at Audi Field with the first home match taking place at Segra Field.

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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.

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

2022 NWSL CHALLENGE CUP SCHEDULE

DATE TIME (EST) HOME AWAY VENUE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, May 7

(Championship) TBD TBD TBD TBD




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