The National Women’s Soccer League will welcome the fourth annual 2023 Challenge Cup on Wednesday. The regular season is in full swing, but the tournament will run concurrently with the full season schedule for the first time in its history. Midweek action kicks off with five matches to begin the competition. Fans can watch the NWSL regular season across CBS Sports platforms and Paramount+.
Take a look at the format, the upcoming slate of games and more:
Format
The Challenge Cup begins in April and is now in its fourth year. The annual competition has gone through different variations over the last three editions, moving from a stand-alone tournament in 2020 to a scheduled competition between preseason and the regular season. The Challenge Cup will now take place throughout the regular season, with 12 clubs divided into three groups playing double round-robin matches.
Three group winners advance to the semifinals, along with the highest-placed runner-up. The final four compete for a spot in the final and a cash prize. The final four teams will compete in the semifinals on Sept. 6, and the two finalists will compete in the NWSL Challenge Cup final on Sept. 9. Winners will claim the cup, bragging rights,…
