The NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup has arrived, and Sunday will see the Portland Thorns kick off the competition against Club Tijuana.
All 14 NWSL teams and six teams from Liga MX will take part in the Summer Cup, with every match aside from the championship taking place over the next two weeks.
The tournament will coincide with the 2024 Olympics, as the NWSL takes a break from its regular season with matches that are likely to see several fringe players get opportunities to shine.
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The Thorns entered the break in league play sitting fifth in the table, and will have to contend with the absences of Olympic players like Janine Beckie, Jessie Fleming, Sophia Smith and Sam Coffey.
The Seattle Reign and the Utah Royals are also in Group B alongside Portland and Tijuana, with Seattle opening the competition with a 2-1 win over Utah on Friday night.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.
Portland Thorns vs. Tijuana (Summer Cup)
- When: Sunday, July 21
- Where: Providence Park (Portland, OR)
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: Paramount+ (WATCH NOW), CBS Sports Golazo Network
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