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NWSL Challenge Cup set to begin with rematch of 2020 finale between Houston and Chicago

The 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup is set to kick off on April 9 with a rematch of last season's tournament finale.

Kickstarting the tournament will be a clash between the Houston Dash and the Chicago Red Stars, who met in last season's final with the former emerging victorious in a 2-0 win.

The Challenge Cup will feature a total of 21 games including a group stage and a finale.

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What is the NWSL Challenge Cup?

The first Challenge Cup was held from June 27-July 26, 2020 as the NWSL became the first American professional sports league to make its return from the coronavirus pandemic.