The 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup Final, the final match of the 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup, was contested by North Carolina Courage and Racing Louisville FC.[3][4]
| Event | 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup | ||||||
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| Date | September 9, 2023 | ||||||
| Venue | Sahlen's Stadium, Cary, North Carolina | ||||||
| Final MVP | Manaka Matsukubo[1] | ||||||
| Referee | Alex Billeter[2] | ||||||
| Attendance | 3,068 | ||||||
Road to the final
editNote: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first.
| North Carolina Courage | Round | Racing Louisville FC | ||
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| Opponent | Result | Group stage | Opponent | Result |
| Orlando Pride | 1–1 | Match 1 | Kansas City Current | 3–2 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 1–1 | Match 2 | Chicago Red Stars | 2–0 |
| Washington Spirit | 2–1 | Match 3 | Houston Dash | 3–0 |
| Washington Spirit | 6–0 | Match 4 | Chicago Red Stars | 2–0 |
| Orlando Pride | 5–0 | Match 5 | Houston Dash | 0–1 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 0–2 | Match 6 | Kansas City Current | 0–3 |
| Opponent | Result | Knockout stage | Opponent | Result |
| Kansas City Current | 1–0 | Semifinal | OL Reign | 1–0 |
Match
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Notes
edit- ^ Each team was given only three opportunities to make substitutions, excluding substitutions made at half-time.
References
edit- ^ a b "Manaka Matsukubo a star in the making for North Carolina Courage after NWSL Challenge Cup win". www.CBS Sports.com.
- ^ a b c d "NWSL challenge cup final crew". www.proreferees.com.
- ^ "North Carolina and Racing Louisville FC to meet in 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup Final". www.nwslsoccer.com.com.
- ^ "NWSL Challenge Cup final". www.theathletic.com.