NWSL and USL announces new women's cup tournament with $1.7M prize
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
A new women's cup tournament featuring teams from the NWSL and USL Super League has been announced by U.S. Soccer, set to take place with a $1.7 million prize for the winner. The victorious team will also earn a berth in the Concacaf W Champions Cup. This tournament aims to provide a competitive platform for women's soccer in the U.S. and increase visibility for both leagues. Additional details on the tournament format and participating teams are expected to be released soon.
- •U.S. Soccer announced a new women's cup tournament today.
- •The tournament features teams from the NWSL and USL Super League.
- •The winner receives $1.7 million and entry to the Concacaf W Champions Cup.
- •Further details on the tournament structure are forthcoming.
- 2:17 PMESPN Soccer — NWSL, USL to face off in new $1.7M women's cup single-elimination tournament
"U.S. Soccer announced a new cup competition between the NWSL and the USL Super League, with the winner receiving a berth to the Concacaf W Champions Cup.
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