MASL Women's National Challenge Cup

The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) is proud to announce the launch of the MASL Women's National Challenge Cup, a new competition bringing together five women's indoor soccer teams from across the United States. The inaugural tournament represents a significant milestone in the league's continued efforts to grow the women's game and establish new opportunities for female athletes to compete on a national stage.

The competition will feature five teams representing established MASL markets:

• Empire Pulse
• Tacoma Galaxy
• San Diego SockersW
• St. Louis AmbushW
• KC CometsW

The Women's National Challenge Cup will showcase the speed, skill, intensity and excitement of professional indoor soccer while providing a competitive platform for women's teams to represent their communities and compete for a national championship.

The introduction of the Women's National Challenge Cup reflects the MASL's commitment to expanding the reach of indoor soccer and creating meaningful pathways for women in the sport.

“This has been a long time coming, and I’m proud to see the MASL Women’s National Challenge Cup become a reality. Women’s sports are gaining momentum around the world, and it’s time for professional women’s indoor soccer to take its place,” said Commissioner Keith Tozer. “This tournament gives talented women a professional platform to showcase their abilities and lays the foundation for our planned premier women’s league. We’re excited about what this means for the players, our fans and the future of our sport.”

The five participating teams will compete in a single, unified standings table, with each team playing four games during the opening round of the tournament.

At the conclusion of group play, the top two teams in the overall standings will advance to a single-game championship final to determine the inaugural MASL Women's National Challenge Cup champion.

Games will be played under MASL rules, featuring four 15-minute quarters. Teams will earn three points for a regulation victory, two points for an overtime victory and one point for an overtime loss. Games tied at the end of regulation will feature a five-minute sudden-death overtime period, followed by shootouts if necessary.

The tournament will operate under established MASL competition standards, including officiating, and game operations ensuring a professional experience for participating athletes, teams and fans.

The tournament provides participating organizations with an opportunity to develop women's programs, cultivate emerging talent and strengthen relationships with fans and communities. The MASL aims to increase exposure for female athletes while demonstrating the potential for continued investment and growth in the women's game.

The Women's National Challenge Cup also represents another step in the league's vision of expanding indoor soccer's footprint, elevating the sport's profile and creating opportunities for athletes at every level.

Additional information about participating teams, player opportunities, tournament coverage and championship details will be announced through official league and team channels.

Fans can follow the competition on social media at @MASLWomensChallengeCup.

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About the Major Arena Soccer League

The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) is a professional indoor soccer league featuring elite athletes from around the world. Known for its fast-paced action, high-scoring games and passionate fan bases, the MASL is committed to growing the sport of indoor soccer through competitive excellence, innovation, strategic partnerships and community engagement.

For more information, visit maslsoccer.com.