The league will now hold an eight team 23 game tournament in Utah with all games available on CBS All-Access.
(CBS Local/CBSChicago)- The 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup will see the National Women’s Soccer League open up their 2020 league year live on CBS on Saturday, June 27. The league announced an updated schedule on Tuesday due to the Orlando Pride needing to pull out of the tournament following positive tests from players and staff for COVID-19. The opening match between back-to-back league champions North Carolina Courage and Portland Thorns FC will air live on the network beginning at 12:30 pm EST/PST.
The game will mark the first time that professional women’s club soccer will be aired live on a national broadcast network in the United States.
