The Women’s International Champions Cup has confirmed that Portland Thorns, the Houston Dash, Olympique Lyonnais, and FC Barcelona Femení will participate in the 2021 WICC in Portland, OR.
The tournament, as previously reported by Steven Goff, will be hosted by Portland Thorns FC. It will take place from Aug. 18 to Aug. 21 at Providence Park.
The Thorns qualified for the tournament by winning the 2020 NWSL Fall Series. Houston won the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup, Olympique Lyonnais won the French league and the 2020 UEFA Champions League, and Barcelona won the Spanish League and the 2021 Champions League, qualifying for the WICC.