Subaru Park to host two NWSL games this summer

New Jersey/New York Gotham FC defender Teanna Davidson plays in an NWSL soccer game against Portland on March 24. (AP Photo/Amanda Roman)

The Philadelphia Union announced Saturday that Subaru Park will host two games this summer involving NWSL clubs.

For the first time ever, the Union will host the group stage matches of the NWSL x La Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. On July 21, the Washington Spirit will face Mexican club Chivas USA at 5 p.m. Reigning NWSL champion New York/New Jersey Gotham will take on the Spirit on July 28 at 6 p.m.

Tickets will go on sale on May 6th. The match will be held during the Paris Olympics, with many of the top players from both leagues away from home. The Olympic competition will be held from July 25th to August. Ten.

This will be the third time Gotham will play in Chester. On September 25, 2021, they said goodbye to South Jersey native Carli Lloyd in a scoreless draw with Washington. The match drew 9,532 spectators. The crowd was reduced to 4,107 for the Gotham vs. Orlando game on August 20, 2022, with the Pride winning 2-1. Gotham, which won the NWSL title last year, did not play a game in Chester in 2023.