Overview

• Subaru Park staged the cup’s first women’s Army–Navy match ahead of the traditional men’s game, creating the event’s inaugural doubleheader.
• Navy led 2–0 in the women’s match before Army sophomore Grace Pohlidal scored twice in the second half to earn a draw.
• The men’s nightcap drew a record 11,366 fans, with Army defeating Navy 4–0.
• Organizers positioned the matches within Philadelphia-area events marking the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday.
• Coaches said the addition aimed to give Division I women a rare MLS-stadium platform and wider exposure, with ESPN+ streaming and cadets and midshipmen driving a lively atmosphere.