The National Women's Soccer League is returning to action this weekend after the start of its season was delayed due to the pandemic.
However, instead of a full regular season schedule, the season is being shortened into a 30-day tournament that is being called the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup, which is set to kick off on Saturday, June 27.US Soccer has repealed policy requiring players to stand for National Anthem The NWSL Challenge Cup was announced in May to mark a return to play for all nine league clubs. The 25-game tournament is set to be played in Herriman, Utahm without fans. It concludes on July 26.
The Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League announced on Monday in a statement that the team will withdraw from 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup due to positive Covid-19 tests. Read MoreIn a separate statement, the NWSL revealed that six players and four staff members from the Pride tested positive for coronavirus.
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