The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and Liga MX Femenil have revealed more details regarding the upcoming Summer Cup. News of the competition between the two North American leagues was previously announced back in March. The competition will essentially mirror the Leagues Cup, which features men’s clubs from Major League Soccer and Liga MX.
One specific difference in the women’s tournament, however, involves how many teams will take part in the contest. Every top-flight team from MLS and Liga MX currently features in the Leagues Cup. Nevertheless, just 20 total clubs will compete for the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup.
All 14 NWSL are set to be involved in the summer tournament. South of the border, the top six Mexican women’s teams will join their counterparts. These clubs are determined by achieving the most total points in Liga MX Femenil Clausura and Apertura. Tigres UANL, Club America, Chivas de Guadalajara, Rayadas de Monterrey, Pachuca, and Tijuana are the current sextet to qualify for the competition.
20 teams to feature at tournament over three months
The upcoming tournament between the two women’s leagues is set to officially start on Friday, July 19. The 20 clubs to be involved in the competition split into five different groups. While typically the top two teams in each group advance to a knockout round, this competition will work a little differently.
Instead, just the top four teams in the group stage qualify for the semifinals. This doubleheader of the final four is in Kansas City, Missouri on Aug. 6. The semifinal winners will then face off for the title in San Antonio, Texas on Oct. 25.
Group A
Portland Thorns FC, Seattle Reign FC, Utah Royals FC, Tijuana
Group B
Angel City FC, San Diego Wave FC, Bay FC, Club America
Group C
Kansas City Current, Houston Dash, Tigres UANL, Pachuca
Group D
NJ/NY Gotham FC, Washington Spirit, Chicago Red Stars, Chivas de Guadalajara
Group E…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-05-29 16:32:24
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