2023 NWSL Challenge Cup
The 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup, known as the 2023 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup for sponsorship reasons, was a league cup competition that took place during the 2023 National Women's Soccer League season. It will be the fourth edition of the NWSL Challenge Cup tournament.
| 2023 UKG National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | United States |
| Dates | April 19 – September 9 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Defending champions | North Carolina Courage |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | North Carolina Courage (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Racing Louisville FC |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 39 |
| Goals scored | 101 (2.59 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Kristen Hamilton (5 goals) |
| MVP | Kristen Hamilton |
| All statistics correct as of September 9, 2023. | |
The 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup was the first time the NWSL Challenge Cup was played concurrently with the regular season, bringing it in line with most other league cup competitions worldwide. It was also the first edition under a multi-year sponsorship with UKG, which increased the pool of prize money to $1 million toward a goal of achieving equal compensation when compared to men's leagues and open cup competitions in the United States.
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