2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Championship

The 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Championship, the final match of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, was a soccer match held on May 8, 2021 at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was contested by Portland Thorns FC and NJ/NY Gotham FC, the winners of the West and East Divisions, respectively, of the Challenge Cup. The match finished drawn 1–1 after 90 minutes, with the rules specifying that the teams would not play extra time but would instead proceed to a penalty shootout. The Thorns won the shootout 6–5 after 7 rounds, thus winning the Challenge Cup.

2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Championship
Event2021 NWSL Challenge Cup
Portland Thorns FC won 6–5 on penalties
DateMay 8, 2021 (2021-05-08)
VenueProvidence Park, Portland, Oregon
Player of the MatchAdrianna Franch, POR
RefereeNatalie Simon
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