Wave FC 2022 Challenge Cup Schedule Announced
February 7, 2022 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
San Diego Wave FC News Release
San Diego Wave Fútbol Club will play its first competitive match in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) against fellow Southern California expansion club Angel City FC as part of the third annual Challenge Cup on Saturday, March 19 6pm PT. The match will be played at Titan Stadium at California State Fullerton, temporary home of Angel City.
Wave FC's first home match will take place one week later, Saturday, March 26 against Portland Thorns at 7pm PT at Torero Stadium at University of San Diego.
The third-annual Challenge Cup features will feature three regional groups of four teams as part of an expanded 39-game preseason tournament. 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.
The West region is made of up San Diego Wave FC, Angel City FC, OL Reign and Portland Thorns FC. 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.
2022 NWSL CHALLENGE CUP (WAVE FC SCHEDULE)
DATE TIME (PST) HOME AWAY VENUE
Saturday, March 19 6:00 p.m. Angel City FC San Diego Wave FC Titan Stadium at California State Fullerton
Saturday, March 26 7:00 p.m. San Diego Wave FC Portland Thorns FC Torero Stadium at University of San Diego
Saturday, April 2, 2022 1:00 p.m. San Diego Wave FC Angel City FC Torero Stadium at University of San Diego
Thursday, April 14 7:00 p.m. OL Reign San Diego Wave FC Lumen Field
Sunday, April 17 4:00 P.M. Portland Thorns FC San Diego Wave FC Providence Park
Saturday, April 23 7:00 p.m. San Diego Wave FC OL Reign Torero Stadium at University of San Diego
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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- Devon Kerr Named to Canada National Team Roster for Arnold Clark Cup - Washington Spirit
- Forward Trinity Rodman Added to USWNT Roster for 2022 SheBelieves Cup, Presented by Visa - Washington Spirit
- NWSL Releases Schedule for 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup - Washington Spirit
- NWSL Releases Schedule for 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup - Chicago Stars FC
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- OL Reign Announces 2022 Challenge Cup Schedule, Tickets Now Available - Seattle Reign FC
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- NJ/NY Gotham FC Announces Schedule for 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup - NJ/NY Gotham FC
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- Houston Dash Begin NWSL Challenge Cup Play on March 20 - Houston Dash
- Thorns FC Begin Play in 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup with Road Match against OL Reign on March 18 - Portland Thorns FC
- NWSL Releases Schedule for 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup - NWSL
- Kansas City Current Open 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup Friday, March 18 at Louisville - Kansas City Current
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