The SheBelieves Cup Invitational Women's Association Football Tournament is held in many cities across the United States. Each team plays two matches in the tournament. In its first three years, the tournament saw the same four teams compete in two matches. The 2018 tournament will feature doubleheader format.
SheBelieves Cup extends U.S. Soccer’s #SheBelieves campaign
The SheBelieves Cup in America, a tournament that features four teams from each team, is the latest initiative of the #SheBelieves campaign. US Soccer's grassroots movement to inspire girls to achieve their goals, the #SheBelieves program, was created to promote the SheBelieves Cup. The campaign gained wide attention and expanded its reach since its launch in the lead-up to 2015 Women's World Cup. It has created a strong bond between the team's fans and established a strong message of empowerment.
Visa sponsors the tournament. After the final match, a tournament MVP will also be announced. A committee of former Women's National Team athletes votes for the MVP.
It's a four-team tournament
"She Believes", a tournament for women’s national soccer teams, features four teams. The tournament will take place in Carson, Calif. on February 17th. New Zealand (PT) and Iceland (PT) will play on Thursday. The U.S. and Iceland will be facing off on February 20th at 12 p.m. PT on ABC.
The tournament has four teams: the United States, England, Japan, and Brazil. The USA is the first ranked country, while England & Brazil are eighth & tenth. Both teams have won one match. The final will determine who will advance to next round. Total points and goal difference will determine the winner. All goals will be taken into consideration. If a tie is not resolved after 90 minutes, head-to-head results will be used. Each team may use six substitutes.
It is held on the West Coast
This year, The SheBelieves Cup takes place in two cities. In Orlando, Florida, the tournament was held for the first time in 2014. This year's tournament will be the third, and it will be held in both Los Angeles and San Diego. The tournament, which will be held according to strict COVID protocols will mark the beginning the U.S.'s qualifying period for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup as well as the 2024 Olympic Games in France. The Concacaf W Championship is a eight-team event that will take place from July 9-24. The winners will receive four qualifying spots for the World Cup as well as one automatic spot at the next Olympic Games.
This competition offers young women a chance to get into the national team. The USWNT faces New Zealand, Iceland and Czech Republic, all three nations ranked amongst the top 24 countries in the world. The tournament has a track record of attracting top-ranked teams, such as Argentina or Germany. The USWNT was unsuccessful in luring Canada's Olympic champion to the USA in the past. Overall, however, the tournament has a mixed record.
It's doubleheader
The SheBelieves Cup is a women's soccer tournament hosted by U.S. Soccer that will take place from Feb. 17 to 23. The tournament starts with the New Zealand-Iceland opening match on February 17. Matches will be broadcast live on ESPN3, ESPN3, and ABC. The final doubleheader is being played in suburban Dallas.
The tournament showcases some of top women's football players around the globe. You will find Fara Williams (England), Fara Williams (England), Eugenie Sommer (France), Carli Lloyd (France), and Dzsenifer Mazsan of Hungary among them.
It's on TV
The SheBelieves Cup for Women is an annual tournament for soccer that takes place in various American cities. This event promotes gender equality, and is focused on STEM education and girls empowerment. This event will be available on a variety channels, including ABC, ESPN and TUDN. The tournament kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 17, with a match between Iceland and New Zealand.
The United States Women's National Team is currently playing Iceland in the final SheBelieves Cup. They are aiming to win their fifth title in the tournament's seventh-year. The team has lost some of its most important players through injury or retirement. However, they are growing a new group of players.