U.S. Soccer Unveils Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup to Crown Women’s National Champion

U.S. Soccer launches the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup, a new knockout tournament featuring NWSL and GSL teams competing for a $1.5 million prize pool.

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October 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Atlanta, USA — U.S. Soccer officially announced the creation of the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup on Wednesday, a landmark knockout tournament designed to determine a single national champion from the country’s two premier women’s professional leagues.

The competition will feature teams from both the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the Gainbridge Super League (GSL). Participants will compete in a single-elimination format, with the ultimate winner securing a coveted berth in the Concacaf W Champions Cup.

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Organizers have committed a prize pool exceeding $1.5 million for the event. While the inaugural tournament represents a significant milestone for the sport, the specific launch date remains subject to ongoing consultations with key stakeholders within the soccer ecosystem.

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