The 2024 NWSL is officially in full swing and opening weekend provided plenty of goals, sell-out crowds, and plenty of chaotic moments. Fans can watch select NWSL regular season matches beginning April 20 across CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network.
The league started its 12th campaign with a revamped version of the Challenge Cup. The former tournament is a single title game now and was played ahead of opening weekend, between the NWSL Champions NJ/NY Gotham FC and NWSL Shield winner San Diego Wave FC. The Wave defeated Gotham FC 1-0, and the two sides will kick off their regular season in week two.
Elsewhere, Kansas City Current kicked off opening weekend with a 5-4 win against Portland Thorns FC at CPKC Stadium — the first stadium built specifically for an NWSL side. Former USWNT manager and new Kansas City head coach Vlatko Andonovski earned the win in his first match back in the league as five different players scored goals including 16-year-old Alex Pfeiffer.
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