NOTES TO KNOW

TUNE IN

Viewers tuning in to the Summer Cup tournament this season can catch all 33 matches on CBS Sports as the exclusive English-language distributor, with every match set to stream live on Paramount+, 11 matches simulcasting on CBS Sports Golazo Network and 12 matches simulcasting on CBS Sports Network.

For the Spanish-language broadcast in the U.S., TUDN will air three group stage matches while the remaining contests will be available for free on NWSL+, the league’s first-ever domestic direct-to-consumer streaming platform.

All 33 Spanish-language matches will be airing on ESPN on Disney+ in Mexico, Central America and the Dominican Republic, while both English and Spanish-language coverage in the remaining international territories will be available on NWSL+.

Full details on how to watch all Summer Cup matches can be found here.

ABOUT SUMMER CUP

NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup will feature five groups of four teams consisting of both NWSL and LIGA MX Femenil clubs, with each club competing in three matches. Of the five group winners, the four clubs with the most points will advance to the semifinals on August 6 at CPKC Stadium.

Rules and regulations for the 2024 NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup can be found here.

CHAMPIONS IN LOUISVILLE

The 2024 LIGA MX Femenil Clausura Champions, C.F. Monterrey Femenil are set to take on Racing Louisville FC at Lynn Family Stadium in round one of group stage matches in the first ever matchup between the two sides. Both teams have enjoyed past success against inter-league opponents, having faced off against teams across NWSL, Frauen Bundesliga and the Women’s Super League.

COASTAL BATTLE

San Diego Wave FC play host to neighbors to the north, Bay FC, at Torero Stadium in the third match up between the two sides this year. The series is split, with each club winning at home. The match between the two clubs on April 26 marked the debut of midfielder Kimmi Ascanio who became the youngest player to start for the Wave in the regular season and the third youngest player to record a goal contribution in a regular season match in NWSL history at 16 years old.

HOMETOWN CROWD

Angel City FC host Club América at Titan Stadium in the second match between the two clubs. Previously, the teams met in a preseason matchup in March of 2023, which saw Angel City defeat América 3-0. Notably, Club América defender and UCLA graduate Karina Rodriguez, who hails from Torrance, will return home to Southern California for the match. Club América forward Kiana Palacios, a graduate of UC Irvine who was selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NWSL Draft by Sky Blue FC, will also make her return as she looks to go head-to-head with veteran Angel City defender Sarah Gorden.

TRAVELING NORTH

The Portland Thorns are set to take on Club Tijuana Femenil for the first time in club history on Sunday at Providence Park. The Thorns have faced other Liga MX Femenil teams, including C.F. Monterrey Femenil, who the team competed against in August 2022 during the Women’s ICC semifinals.

GROUP STAGE SUMMER CUP MATCH SCHEDULE

Friday, July 19

Seattle Reign FC vs. Utah Royals FC | Lumen Field | 9 p.m. ET | CBSSN

Tigres UANL vs. Pachuca | Estadio Universitario | 10 p.m. ET | Paramount+ / Golazo

Saturday, July 20

Chicago Red Stars vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC | SeatGeek Stadium| 5 p.m. ET | CBSSN

North Carolina Courage vs. Orlando Pride | WakeMed Soccer Park | 7:30 p.m. ET | ParamountL+

Racing Louisville FC vs. Rayadas de Monterrey| Lynn Family Stadium | 8 p.m. ET | Paramount+

Kansas City Current vs. Houston Dash | CPKC Stadium | 8 p.m. ET | Paramount + / Golazo

San Diego Wave FC vs Bay FC | Torero Stadium | 10 p.m. ET | CBSSN

Angel City FC vs. Club América | Titan Stadium | 10 p.m. ET | Paramount+

Sunday, July 21

Washington Spirit vs. Chivas de Guadalajara | Subaru Park | 4:30 p.m. ET | Paramount+ / Golazo

Portland Thorns FC vs. Tijuana | Providence Park | 7 p.m. ET | Paramount+ / Golazo