The U.S. Soccer Federation’s Adult Council proudly announces the launch of the Brandi Chastain Cup, the country’s premier elite women’s amateur championship. This groundbreaking 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.

The top 2 pre-Professional women’s leagues in the United States will square off in a match sanctioned by US Soccer. The game will feature the New England Mutiny of United Women’s Soccer (UWS) and the Richmond Ivy of the USL W-league. The match is scheduled for Thursday June 5 at City Stadium in Richmond, VA. The winner of the match will face an opponent to be determined on a date and at a venue yet to be established.

The New England Mutiny are the defending Eastern Conference Champions and UWS National Finalist. The Mutiny will begin its 25th season in 2025, making them one of the oldest women’s teams in U.S. history. Signature moments for the club, include a narrow 4-3 defeat to the Chinese Women’s National Team in a pre-Olympic exhibition in 2004. In 2012, Mutiny defeated the Boston Breakers in league play 2-1, thereby making them the only amateur team to ever defeat a professional team in a competition.

“As we embark on our 25th season, I have seen women’s soccer come a long way to become part of the fabric of many communities. We are excited to represent United Women’s Soccer (UWS) in this groundbreaking event,” said Mutiny GM Joe Ferrara.

Brandi Chastain, a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and a co-founder of Bay FC in the NWSL is a passionate advocate for the game’s development at all levels. She expressed her enthusiasm for the competition.

“Women’s soccer in the United States has an incredible foundation built by generations of talented athletes. The Brandi Chastain Cup will provide an essential platform to showcase the country’s top amateur players while further uniting the women’s soccer landscape. I’m honored to support this initiative and can’t wait to see the talent on display”, stated Chastain.

Chastain’s deep connection to the women’s game extends beyond her legendary international career, as she has been an active mentor and advocate within the adult amateur soccer ecosystem. The competition will serve as a bridge between the amateur and professional levels, creating further opportunities for elite players to advance in their careers.

Chastain is no stranger to western Mass, the home of the New England Mutiny, as she  played in the National Championship match hosted by the Mutiny when playing for the California Storm.

“We are honored to have United Women’s Soccer represented in this first ever Inter-League Elite Competition. The New England Mutiny has a storied history in women’s soccer and along with all of our teams in UWS we are committed to advancing the women’s game in the United States.” Stated Roberto Aguas, UWS League Founder Roberto Aguas.