USA NWSL Challenge Cup Women

The NWSL Challenge Cup is an annual supercup competition organized by the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), a division 1 women's league in the United States soccer league system. The current (2025) cup holder is the Washington Spirit, who defeated the Orlando Pride 1-1 (4-2 on penalties) on March 7, 2025.

The NWSL Challenge Cup was first announced in 2020 as a one-off, league-wide tournament to mark the league's return to action from the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the first top-tier professional sports league in the United States to restart after COVID-19 lockdowns began. Subsequently, the NWSL announced that it would return as an annual league cup tournament. Before the 2024 season, the NWSL announced that the Challenge Cup would change from a tournament to a single-game supercup.

The USA NWSL Challenge Cup Women is a premier professional women’s soccer tournament organized by the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Featuring top-tier teams from across the United States, the Challenge Cup serves as an exciting showcase of elite women’s soccer talent, fostering competition, growth, and increased visibility for the sport. The tournament typically includes group stage matches followed by knockout rounds, culminating in a final to crown the champion. With high-intensity gameplay, skilled athletes, and passionate fan engagement, the USA NWSL Challenge Cup Women is a highlight of the women's soccer calendar, promoting the development of the sport and inspiring future generations of players.