NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman announced that the 2023 league champions NJ/NY Gotham FC will host the new format of the Challenge Cup, a Community Shield type game, to kick off the season. The match against San Diego Wave will take place at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Amazon Prime, the platform's first NWSL game. Gotham FC, the defending champions, have embraced the 'superteam' label after signing more USWNT stars, including Crystal Dunn, who is eyeing her fourth NWSL title with this multi-year contract, as well as Emily Sonnett, Tierna Davidson, and Rose Lavelle. The team is not shying away from the lofty expectations these marquee signings have brought.
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⚽️ Gotham FC, the defending champions of the National Women’s Soccer League, embraces "superteam" label after adding more USWNT stars. "We want that target on our back." https://t.co/mgXbrnvLcn
#NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman announces that 2023 league champs NJ/NY Gotham FC will HOST the new format of the Challenge Cup, a Community Shield type game to kick off the season. Gotham vs. San Diego Wave 8 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime, the platform's first NWSL game