The league was operated by the United States Soccer Federation and received major financial backing from that body.
[5][1] The 25-game tournament, held from June 27 to July 26, was hosted by the owner of Utah Royals FC, Dell Loy Hansen.
Portland Thorns FC won the Fall Series and associated Verizon Community Shield.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, games in both the Challenge Cup and Fall Series were played behind closed doors.
[26] The Portland Thorns won the Fall Series and the 2020 Community Shield, and directed the accompanying $25,000 grant to Mimi's Fresh Tees, a Portland-area company specializing in social justice apparel.
The Washington Spirit were third and directed the corresponding $10,000 grant to DC SCORES, which uses poetry and neighborhood soccer teams to help children in need.