Kansas City NWSL closed the 2021 Challenge Cup against OL Reign with..... It was the first game at Legends Field, where KC NWSL will play its home matches for 2021. The game was a sold out event, at least in terms of capacity during COVID-19.
After three games without a win, head coach Huw Williams decided to return to the 4-3-3 formation, giving Mallory Weber a start at top with Amy Rodriguez and Victoria Pickett. Weber had been on loan with Australian W-League side, Adelaide United. Defender Kristen Edmonds returned to stating line up after serving a two-game suspension.