We’re back.
Last week, the NWSL announced it would return to play in the form of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup based in Utah, with matches set to begin on Saturday, June 27. The tournament will feature all nine teams with each slated to play four preliminary matches to determine seeding before the top eight move on to the knockout rounds.
On Monday, a draw for the tournament took place to determine the matchups for the preliminary rounds, in which the Orlando Pride drew the No. 9 slot. Following the results of the draw, the Pride are set to face three of the four teams from last year’s NWSL playoffs in the Chicago Red Stars, Portland Thorns FC and North Carolina Courage, with a matchup against Sky Blue FC to close out the Pride’s four prelim matches.