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The Portland Thorns First Game of 2021 Is a Month Away
The NWSLâs Challenge Cup begins April 9, with the regular season to follow in May.
By
Margaret Seiler
3/10/2021 at 9:15am
Portlandâs Tyler Lussi (left, during a September 2020 game) and OL Reignâs Shirley Cruz could meet again when the Cascadia rivals face off April 21 in the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup.
The National Womenâs Soccer League released the schedule this week for the 2021 Challenge Cup, with
the Portland Thornsâ first game at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 9, at Providence Park against visiting Kansas City. Games will follow with the rest of the tournamentâs western division: the Chicago Red Stars, the Seattle-area OL Reign, and the Houston Dash. The top finisher will meet its counterpart from the eastern division (New Jerseyâs Sky Blue FC, Washington Spirit, Orlando Pride, North Carolina Courage, or Racing Louisville) in a matinee final on May 8.