The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and Liga MX Femenil have announced a groundbreaking partnership, highlighted by the inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. This historic collaboration marks a significant step for women’s soccer in North America, promising exciting new rivalries and increased visibility for the sport. The tournament will kick off on July 19, 2024, and culminate in a championship match the weekend of October 25-27.
Liga Mexico Femenil: A New Era of Competition
This 33-match tournament will showcase the talent of both leagues. Thirty group stage games will determine which four teams advance to the semifinals, scheduled for the week of August 4th. The Summer Cup will feature all 14 NWSL clubs and the top six teams from the Liga MX Femenil 2023 Clausura and Apertura seasons based on points. These top Mexican teams include Tigres UANL, Club América, Chivas de Guadalajara, Rayadas de Monterrey, Pachuca, and Tijuana. This unique format will provide valuable experience and exposure for players from both leagues.
North Carolina Courage Face Strong Competition in Liga Mexico Summer Cup Group
The North Carolina Courage are placed in Group E, facing fellow NWSL teams Orlando Pride and Racing Louisville FC, along with Liga MX Femenil powerhouse Rayadas de Monterrey. This challenging group promises thrilling matchups for fans. The Courage will host Orlando and Rayadas at WakeMed Soccer Park, while traveling to Louisville for their away game.
The Courage’s group stage schedule:
- July 20: Home vs. Orlando Pride (7:30 p.m. ET)
- July 26: Away vs. Racing Louisville FC (8:00 p.m. ET)
- July 31: Home vs. Rayadas de Monterrey (7:00 p.m. ET)
A Partnership Forging a Brighter Future for Women’s Soccer
This partnership between the NWSL and Liga Mexico Femenil goes beyond the Summer Cup. Both leagues aim to elevate the women’s game globally, fostering growth and creating new opportunities for players and fans alike. The collaboration seeks to build a stronger community around women’s soccer, fostering international relationships and increasing the sport’s global reach.
This historic tournament signifies a pivotal moment for women’s soccer. The collaboration between NWSL and Liga MX Femenil through the Summer Cup promises exciting matches, new rivalries, and the continued growth of the sport in North America and beyond. Further details regarding tickets, broadcast information, playoff schedules, and competition rules will be released soon.
