2020 NWSL Challenge Cup

The 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup was a tournament during the 2020 National Women's Soccer League season to mark the league's return to action from the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the first professional team sports event to return to play in United States.

2020 NWSL Challenge Cup
2020 National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup presented by P&G and Secret
Tournament details
CountryUnited States
Venue(s)Rio Tinto Stadium
Sandy, Utah
DatesJune 27 – July 26
Teams8
Final positions
ChampionsHouston Dash (1st title)
Runner-upChicago Red Stars
Semifinalists
  • Portland Thorns FC
  • Sky Blue FC
Tournament statistics
Matches played23
Goals scored36 (1.57 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)
  • Rachel Daly
  • Shea Groom
  • Lynn Williams
  • (3 goals each)
MVPRachel Daly

Originally planned as a one-off tournament, the NWSL announced that the Challenge Cup would return in the 2021 NWSL season as a league cup competition.

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