2021 National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup presented by Secret Deodorant | |
---|---|
![]() | |
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]