What you need to know as U.S. Soccer launches its first women’s club cup competition

The women's side of United States soccer is set to welcome a club cup tournament.

By Noah Guttman · The American Pitch

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

Key Things to Know

U.S. Soccer announced a new women's club knockout tournament called the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup.
The competition will include teams from the NWSL and smaller circuits like the Gainbridge Super League.
The tournament's winning club will qualify directly for the CONCACAF W Champions Cup.

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The United States Soccer Federation has unveiled a new single-elimination tournament for domestic women's soccer clubs, titled the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup. The competition is planned to include clubs from the National Women's Super League as well as smaller competitions, such as the Gainbridge Super League.

While the inaugural launch date remains unconfirmed, the winner of the cup will secure qualification for the CONCACAF W Champions Cup. In addition, participating teams will share $1.5 million, with the tournament champions set to earn just over $1 million in prize money.

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What you need to know as U.S. Soccer launches its first women’s club cup competition

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