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| 2021 National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup presented by Secret Deodorant | |
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| Tournament details | |
| Country | United States |
| Dates | April 9 – May 8 |
| Teams | 10 |
| Defending champions | Houston Dash |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Portland Thorns FC (1st title) |
| Runner-up | NJ/NY Gotham FC |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 21 |
| Goals scored | 48 (2.29 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Debinha (3 goals) |
| MVP | Debinha |
The 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup was a league cup tournament that took place during the 2021 National Women's Soccer League season.[1] It began on April 9 and ended May 8, one week before the start of the regular season.[2] It was the second iteration of the NWSL Challenge Cup tournament, which had started in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and was announced as a regular event later in 2020.[3] Portland Thorns FC won the 2021 final over NJ/NY Gotham FC in a penalty shootout.[4]
- ^ "NWSL Announces Innovative 2021 Competition Framework". NWSL. November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ "2021 NWSL CHALLENGE CUP SET TO BE PLAYED IN HOME MARKETS; KICKOFF SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 9". NWSL. January 27, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ "NWSL Announces Innovative 2021 Competition Framework". NWSL. November 18, 2020. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ Donovan, Mike (May 8, 2021). "Challenge Cup Championship Recap | Portland Thorns FC 1 (6), NJ/NY Gotham FC 1 (5)". Portland Thorns FC. Archived from the original on May 8, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2021.