NWSL Sees Record Viewership For Challenge Cup Opening Match On CBS

(CBS Local)- The National Women’s Soccer League kicked off its 2020 Challenge Cup on Saturday afternoon on CBS and the match between defending champion North Carolina Courage and Portland Thorns FC garnered the most viewers in league history.
According to CBS Sports PR, the match drew 572,000 viewers a 201% increase over the league’s previous high for viewership.Challenge Cup Opener on CBS is Most-Watched @NWSL Match Ever pic.twitter.com/BpB9SivpFi
— CBS Sports PR (@CBSSportsGa