NWSL Challenge Cup Controversies and Exciting Matchups
OL Reign forward Bethany Balcer criticizes the scheduling and national broadcast time slots of the 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup, stating that the league is making the same mistakes as in previous years. Balcer expresses frustration that if her team advances to the final, they won't be able to host the game in Seattle due to the fixed CBS time slot. She suggests putting the game on YouTube for better exposure and views. Balcer highlights the challenges faced by the top seed, including traveling across the country to play a team they should be hosting. The NWSL Challenge Cup is running concurrently with the regular season and is expected to be scrapped in 2024.