2023 NWSL Challenge Cup final
Event2023 NWSL Challenge Cup
DateSeptember 9, 2023 (2023-09-09)
VenueSahlen's Stadium, Cary, North Carolina
Final MVPManaka Matsukubo[1]
RefereeAlex Billeter[2]
Attendance3,068
2022
2024

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]

Road to the final

Further information: 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup

Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first.

North Carolina Courage Round Racing Louisville FC
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

Details

North Carolina Courage2–0Racing Louisville FC
Report
WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, North Carolina
Attendance: 3,068
Referee: Alex Billeter

Most Valuable Player:
Manaka Matsukubo, NC[1]

Assistant referees[2]
Tiffini Turpin
Seth Barton
Fourth official[2]
Brad Jensen
Reserve assistant referee[2]
Matthew Rodman

Match rules

Notes

  1. ^ Each team was given only three opportunities to make substitutions, excluding substitutions made at half-time.

References

  1. ^ a b "Manaka Matsukubo a star in the making for North Carolina Courage after NWSL Challenge Cup win". www.CBS Sports.com.
  2. ^ a b c d "NWSL challenge cup final crew". www.proreferees.com.
  3. ^ "North Carolina and Racing Louisville FC to meet in 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup Final". www.nwslsoccer.com.com.
  4. ^ "NWSL Challenge Cup final". www.theathletic.com.