Claire Hutton, who’s been a regular call-up for the United States women’s national soccer team this year, is about to take her game to a whole new level of national exposure, announcing she will participate in the NWSL Skills Challenge. This isn’t just another game for Hutton, it’s a chance to truly shine on a massive stage.
This 20-Year-Old Is Crushing It, Even With Bay FC’s Tough Run
Seriously, we need to talk about Claire Hutton’s season. This midfielder, only 20 years old, has started all 27 of Bay FC’s NWSL games. That’s 2,410 minutes of pure grit and hustle. She’s not just playing, either. Hutton ranks second in the entire league with a ridiculous 60 tackles. Think about that! She also has two goals, two assists, and an 82% pass completion rate, showing she’s deadly accurate with the ball.
It’s even more wild when you look at Bay FC’s record, sitting 14th out of 16 teams at 7-15-5. Hutton’s individual performance is absolutely standout. This is her first season with Bay FC after transferring from the Kansas City Current in February, where she already made waves. In 2025, she earned NWSL Best XI First Team honors and was a finalist for Midfielder of the Year, helping Kansas City snag the NWSL Shield as regular-season champions. Oh, and get this: back in April, she became the youngest player since 2001 to rock the captain’s armband for the USWNT in a friendly against Japan. The kid is a legit phenom.
A National TV Spotlight: Here’s What The Skills Challenge Means
So, what’s next for this rising star? Hutton is heading to the NWSL Skills Challenge, set for November 20 at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. Starting at 5:30 p.m. that day, two teams of NWSL players will battle it out in three contests. We’re talking shooting accuracy, ball control, and finishing. The winning team splits a $35,000 prize. Yeah, you heard that right.
The best part? You can catch all the action! CBS and Paramount+ will air the competition at 2 p.m. Eastern on November 28. This is a huge opportunity for Hutton to show off those skills that make her a USWNT regular, all on a national platform. One thing to note: players whose teams advance to the NWSL Championship, which is live on November 21, won’t be able to compete. But Hutton’s schedule is clear!
Beyond The Challenge: USWNT Hopes And What’s On The Line
This skills challenge doesn’t conflict with any USWNT commitments, either. The Concacaf W Championship opener is November 27 against El Salvador, and Hutton could totally get called up for that tournament. It means we get to see her show out in the Skills Challenge, and then potentially rock the USWNT jersey just one week later. Talk about a busy schedule for a 20-year-old!
Mark your calendars for November 28 to catch Hutton in action on CBS and Paramount+, or if you are in Alexandria, VA, grab tickets for the live event on November 20 and meet the participants after. This young talent is absolutely one to watch, and she’s just getting started.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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