The Valais Women's Cup was a

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invitational

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tournament played each year in Châtel-St-Denis and

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. It was part of the Valais Summer Cups.

2013

Held from 22 – 25 September, the inaugural edition was contested by national teams, including

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quarterfinalists

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and

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. New Zealand won the tournament, its first trophy outside the OFC since the 1975

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2014

The second edition was held from 7 – 9 August and switched from national teams to clubs. It was contested by French champion and runner-up

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and Paris St.-Germain, Spanish champion

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and BeNe League's 8th

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. The final confronted both French teams, with Lyon winning the trophy.

2015

It was held from 14 – 16 August, and it was contested by European runner-up Paris St.-Germain, French champion

, German champion

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and Swiss champion

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. Bayern won the trophy, beating defending champion Lyon in the final.Women's Soccer United
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References

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