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Ertz, Short say soul-searching led to vulnerability on field

Ertz, Short say soul-searching led to vulnerability on field

HERRIMAN, Utah (AP)-Chicago Red Stars teammates Julie Ertz and Casey Short say hard conversations over the past several weeks led to their vulnerability in the moment they shared an emotional embrace while they knelt during the national anthem as the NWSL opened its season. Short sobbed as she was held […]

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Williams’ stoppage time goal lifts Courage over Thorns 2-1

Williams’ stoppage time goal lifts Courage over Thorns 2-1

HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Lynn Williams scored in stoppage time and the North Carolina Courage defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 in the opening game of the National Women’s Soccer League’s Challenge Cup tournament on Saturday. The NWSL is the first professional team sport to return amid the coronavirus pandemic, but […]

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NWSL sets schedule for tournament in Utah

NWSL sets schedule for tournament in Utah

SANDY, Utah (AP)-The National Women’s Soccer League has set the schedule for the opening round of its tournament starting later this month in Utah, with the Portland Thorns playing the defending champion North Carolina Courage on the opening day. The NWSL is scheduled to be the first U.S. pro team […]

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Testing at core of NWSL’s tournament plan

Testing at core of NWSL’s tournament plan

SANDY, Utah (AP)-As the National Women’s Soccer League prepares to become one of the first North American leagues to return amid the coronavirus pandemic, testing and tracing are at the core of its plans. The NWSL formed a 15-physician task force to look at health and safety in its preparations […]

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