The inaugural game of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup has arrived.
The Seattle Reign will host the Utah Royals on Friday night as the new competition gets underway at Lumen Field.
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.
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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.
For Seattle and Utah, the tournament will also be a respite from a difficult NWSL campaign. The teams occupy the bottom two places in the league table, with the Royals in 14th place and Seattle just two points above them.
The two teams will also face the Portland Thorns and Club Tijuana in Group A.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.
Seattle Reign vs. Utah Royals (Summer Cup)
- When: Friday, July 19
- Where: Lumen Field (Seattle, WA)
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ (WATCH NOW)
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