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NWSL is first U.S. pro team league to return to action

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The Chicago Red Stars' Zoe Morse (14) and the Washington Spirit's Andi Sullivan (12) battle for position during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday in Herriman, Utah. The NWSL is the first U.S. pro sports league to return to action.
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Portland Thorns FC midfielder Rocky Rodriguez (11) and North Carolina Courage midfielder Debinha (10) battle for the ball during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium.
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Players for the Washington Spirit kneel during the national anthem before an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against the Chicago Red Stars at Zions Bank Stadium.
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North Carolina Courage forward Lynn Williams (9) and Portland Thorns FC midfielder Lindsey Horan (10) battle for the ball during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium.
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Washington Spirit forward Ashley Sanchez (2) takes a shot against the Chicago Red Stars during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium.
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North Carolina Courage goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé makes save during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against the Portland Thorns FC at Zions Bank Stadium Saturday.
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North Carolina Courage forward Lynn Williams (9) takes a shot during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against Portland Thorns FC at Zions Bank Stadium Saturday.
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A spectator sits in the seats during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match between the Portland Thorns FC and North Carolina Courage at Zions Bank Stadium.
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Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Bella Bixby looks on as North Carolina Courage forward Lynn Williams (9) scores against her during the second half.
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The Chicago Red Stars' Julie Ertz, second from left, holds Casey Short, center, while other players for the team kneel during the national anthem.