Tag Archive | 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup

Washington Spirit Strike in Stoppage Time to Win Tightly Contested Match With Louisville

 The Washington Spirit won 1–0 in their second match of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Presented by Secret Deodorant on Thursday night at Audi Field in Washington, DC. The first minutes at Audi Field saw the first and second overall picks in this past year’s draft go toe-to-toe  — Trinity Rodman charged at Emily Fox in Racing Louisville’s […]

NJ/NY Gotham FC Defeats Orlando Pride 1-0 to Open Challenge Cup

NJ/NY Gotham FC (1-0-0, 3 pts) earned their first win in a hard-fought battle against Orlando Pride (0-1-1, 1 pt) to open their National Women’s Soccer League 2021 Challenge Cup campaign on Wednesday night at Exploria Stadium.  The first half saw an early handball in the box that awarded Gotham FC a penalty kick and an opportunity […]

Washington Spirit set to take on Racing Louisville in NWSL Challenge Cup Action

The Washington Spirit will return to Audio Field as they will take on Racing Louisville FC, as both teams look to earn their first win in the NWSL Challenge Cup Tournament. In their last match the Spirit fell in a close match to the North Carolina Courage, but saw an encouraging debut from Trinity Rodman. […]

NJ/NY Gotham FC Ready for Debut in 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Opener in Orlando

NJ/NY Gotham FC opens the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by Secret with a visit to Exploria Stadium as the newly rebranded club takes on Orlando Pride on Wednesday, April 14. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.   Streaming The match will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network with international viewers able to follow […]

Washington Spirit Start Strong but Ultimately Fall to the Courage in First Game of 2021

The Washington Spirit opened the season with a 3-2 loss in their first match of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup against the North Carolina Courage. The 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup is being Presented by Secret Deodorant on Saturday afternoon at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC. The opening moments of the game were characterized by quick […]

NJ/NY Gotham FC Sign Taylor Aylmer and Claire Winter to National Team Replacement Player Contracts

NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has signed midfielders Taylor Aylmer and Claire Winter to National Team Replacement Player contracts ahead of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by Secret Deodorant.  Both players have been training with the team throughout the preseason and will be officially joining the squad as Evelyne Viens […]

Washington Spirit Announce Final Roster Ahead of 2021 Challenge Cup

The Washington Spirit has announced the final 22-player roster ahead of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Presented by Secret Deodorant.   Defenders Kelley O’Hara and Emily Sonnett and midfielder Andi Sullivan have been called up by the United States Women’s National Team for April friendlies against Sweden and France. Midfielder Saori Takarada has been called up to the Japan National Team ahead of April […]