The SheBelieves Cup is an invitational women's association football tournament held in various cities across the United States. Each team plays two matches. There are four teams in this 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 is an extension to U.S. Soccer's #SheBelieves program
The SheBelieves Cup, an international tournament for four-team round robin teams, is the latest initiative in support of the #SheBelieves Campaign, which was launched by US Soccer to inspire young girls. Since its inception in the run-up to the 2015 Women's World Cup, the campaign has expanded its reach and has gained widespread attention. It has also fostered a special bond between the team, its fans, and sent a powerful message about empowerment.
Visa sponsors the tournament. A tournament MVP will be given after the final game. A committee consisting of ex-Women's National Team player votes on the MVP.
It's a four-team tournament
"She Believes" is a four team tournament for women's national soccer teams. This tournament, now in its sixth season, will be held in Carson on February 17. New Zealand and Iceland will face each other on Thursday at 5 PM PT on ESPN. The U.S. will play Iceland on February 20, at noon PT, on ABC.
The tournament features four teams: Brazil, England and Japan. The USA is the first ranked country, while England & Brazil are eighth & tenth. Each team has won one match. The final will determine which team will advance to the next round. Total points and goal difference will determine the winner. All goals scored will be considered. If a tie cannot be resolved within 90 minutes of the game, then head to head results will be used. Each team is allowed six substitutions.
It's held on West Coast
This year, the SheBelieves Cup is being played in two cities. The tournament was first held in Orlando, Florida in 2014. The tournament will be held this year in Los Angeles and San Diego. The tournament will be conducted under strict COVID protocols. It will also serve as the U.S.'s qualifying Year for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, and the 2024 Olympic Games. The Concacaf W Championship, which will feature eight teams, will be held from July 9 through July 24, with the winners receiving four qualifiers for World Cup and one spot in the next Olympic Games.
Young women have a fantastic opportunity to make it into the national team through this competition. The USWNT will face New Zealand, Iceland, Czech Republic and other top-ranked nations. This tournament attracts top teams such as Argentina and 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 an doubleheader
U.S. Soccer's SheBelieves Cup will take place on February 17th through 23rd. The tournament will open with the New Zealand vs Iceland match on February 17. The tournament will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN3 and ABC. The final doubleheader will be played in suburban Dallas.
The tournament features some of the top women's soccer players in the world. There are also Eugenie La Sommer, Carli Lloyd and Fara Williams.
It's now on TV
The SheBelieves Cup in women's soccer is a tournament that takes places in many cities throughout the United States. This event promotes gender equality, and is focused on STEM education and girls empowerment. This event can be viewed on a number of networks including ABC, ESPN and TUDN. The tournament will begin on Thursday, February 17, with a match between Icelandic and New Zealand.
The United States Women's National Team, which is playing Iceland in the final of the SheBelieves Cup, is aiming to win its fifth title in the tournament's seventh year. The team has been without some of its key players due to injury or retirement, but it is growing a new generation of players.