With the regular season canceled because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the NWSL conducted a month-long Challenge Cup in a controlled environment this summer in greater Salt Lake City. ADADAmong the high-profile departures were World Cup midfielders Rose Lavelle (Washington Spirit) and Sam Mewis (North Carolina Courage) to Manchester City. “Building on the success of this summer’s Challenge Cup, I am so excited to smartly and safely take this next step on the NWSL’s journey,” Commissioner Lisa Baird said in a statement. ADThe pods are:Northeast: Washington Spirit, Sky Blue FC, Chicago Red Stars. After the Challenge Cup, teams resumed workouts Aug. 17 in home markets.

Source: Washington Post August 25, 2020 15:57 UTC