The NWSL Challenge Cup, 2025 edition

March 7, ORLANDO, Fla. -- It was a rematch of the 2024 NWSL Championship final but with a different outcome, as the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit played to a draw, 1-1, on Friday night at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.

Rafaelle Souza (Defender, Orl) opened the scoring in the 41st minute and Leicy Santos (Midfielder, Wash) equalized with a goal in the 71st minute.

The Challenge Cup match is not part of the regular season standings as opening week action begins on Friday, March 14, when Houston Dash hosts Washington Spirit and Orlando Pride welcomes the rebranded Chicago Stars FC.

Week 1:

DAY/DATE	TEAMS	STADIUM	NETWORK	TIME (ET)
Fri. March 14	Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit	Shell Energy Stadium	NWSL+	8 p.m.
Fri. March 14	Orlando Pride vs. Chicago Stars FC	Inter&Co Stadium	Prime Video	8 p.m.
Sat. March 15	Kansas City Current vs. Portland Thorns FC	CPKC Stadium	ABC	12:45 p.m.
Sat. March 15	Racing Louisville FC vs. NC Courage	Lynn Family Stadium	NWSL+	5 p.m.
Sat. March 15	Utah Royals FC vs. Bay FC	America First Field	ION	7:30 p.m.
Sat. March 15	Seattle Reign FC vs. Gotham FC	Lumen Field	ION	10 p.m.
Sun. March 16	Angel City FC vs. San Diego Wave FC	BMO Stadium	ESPN 2	6:50 p.m.