ORLANDO, Fla. (March 9, 2021) - The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has released the schedule for the second edition of the NWSL Challenge Cup, with the Orlando Pride set to face Racing Louisville FC, Sky Blue FC, the Washington Spirit and the North Carolina Courage across the four-week competition.
The 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, presented by Secret Deodorant, will kick off on Friday, April 9 with a rematch of the 2020 final when the Houston Dash host the Chicago Red Stars at BBVA Stadium in an 8:30 p.m. ET kickoff on CBS Sports Network.
The Pride will begin their four-game slate, presented by Orlando Health, the following evening, traveling to take on 2021 NWSL expansion side Racing Louisville FC in what will serve as the inaugural match between the two franchises.