TAMPA, FL. (Thursday, Jan. 27, 2025) – The Adult Council of U.S. Soccer proudly announces the launch of the Brandi Chastain Cup, the country’s premier elite women’s amateur championship. This inaugural event, endorsed by legendary U.S. Women’s National Team star Brandi Chastain, aims to unite and elevate women’s soccer by bringing together the top amateur teams from across the country under a single competition.

A New Era for Elite Women’s Amateur Soccer

The Brandi Chastain Cup will feature four of the best women’s amateur teams in the United States, selected from over 300+ elite women’s teams competing in national and state-level leagues. The tournament is organized and operated by members of U.S. Soccer’s Adult Council, with Richard Groff serving as the inaugural tournament director, working closely with Adult Council members on competition planning and operations.

“At U.S. Soccer, we are dedicated to promoting and supporting amateur soccer at all levels,” said Shari Summers, U.S. Soccer’s Chief Soccer Growth Officer. “By organizing premier competitions, such as the Brandi Chastain Cup, the Adult Council aims to elevate the visibility and development of elite women’s amateur soccer in the United States.”

Participating Teams & Competition Format Four teams representing the pinnacle of elite women’s amateur soccer will compete for the Brandi Chastain Cup:

• Richmond Ivy – United Soccer League’s W League (USL W)
  • USL W's 2024 Best New Organization
• New England Mutiny – United Women’s Soccer (UWS)
  •  Finished 1st in the East Conference in 2024
• California Storm – Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL)
  • 2024 Champions
• Pan World Elite (Utah) – USASA
  • 2024 Women’s National Amateur Cup Champions

The tournament will feature two semi-final matches in late May/early June, with the final scheduled for mid-to-late June. The match schedule is as follows:

• Semi-Final #1: Richmond Ivy will host New England Mutiny on June 5 (Richmond, VA)
• Semi-Final #2: Pan World Elite will play California Storm on May 24 (Venue TBD) The final match venue and host team will be determined based on semi-final results.

Match Coverage & Ticketing Information

All matches will be live-streamed by the host teams, with further details to be announced. Ticketing information will also be provided by the host teams once the match schedules are finalized.