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Brianne Folds of USA controls the ball during the international friendly match between Sweden WU23 and USA WU23 at La Manga Club on April 05, 2019 in Cartagena, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

North Carolina Courage: Analyzing the 2020 NWSL draft selections

North Carolina Courage: Hailie Mace the necessary versatility

Chicago Red Stars: Katie Naughton, Kealia Ohai trade helps all

Washington Spirit: A year to remember for Aubrey Bledsoe

CARY, NC - OCTOBER 20: McCall Zerboni #7 of the North Carolina Courage encourages her teammates during a game between Reign FC and North Carolina Courage at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park on October 20, 2019 in Cary, North Carolina. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

North Carolina Courage Vs Chicago Red Stars: NWSL Championship Preview

PISCATAWAY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 15: Sam Kerr #20 of the Chicago Red Stars celebrates scoring with teammate Morgan Brian #13 who had scored moments earlier during a game between Chicago Red Stars and Sky Blue FC at Yurcak Field Rutgers University on September 15, 2019 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Howard Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

Chicago Red Stars Vs North Carolina Courage: NWSL Championship Preview

BRIDGEVIEW, IL - JULY 18: Louisville City FC fans cheer before the game against the Chicago Fire on July 18, 2018 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NWSL: Louisville the perfect expansion destination

Chicago Red Stars, Sam Kerr (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars Vs Portland Thorns: Semi-final Preview

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 02: Megan Rapinoe of USA looks on prior the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Semi Final match between England and USA at Stade de Lyon on July 2, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)

North Carolina Courage Vs Reign FC: Containing Megan Rapinoe

SANDY, UT - JULY 19: Forward Christen Press #23 of Utah Royals FC after her missed chance of scoring during the NWSL game between Utah Royals FC and Portland Thorns FC at Rio Tinto Stadium on July 19, 2019 in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars Vs Utah Royals: Week 24 Preview

ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 11: Casey Short #6 of Chicago Red Stars celebrates her game winning goal with teammate Savannah McCaskill #9 in front of Joanna Boyles #25 of Orlando Pride during a NWSL soccer match at Orlando City Stadium on September 11, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars Vs Washington Spirit: Week 23 Preview

ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 11: Casey Short #6 of Chicago Red Stars celebrates her game winning goal with teammate Savannah McCaskill #9 in front of Joanna Boyles #25 of Orlando Pride during a NWSL soccer match at Orlando City Stadium on September 11, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

Sky Blue FC Vs Chicago Red Stars: Week 22 Preview

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 27: Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan (13) gets fouled during the NWSL soccer match between the Orlando Pride and Utah Royals on April 27, 2019 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Orlando Pride Vs Chicago Red Stars: Week 21 Preview

BRIDGEVIEW, IL - JULY 21: Chicago Red Stars midfielder Julie Ertz #8 passes the ball before NC Courage midfielder Samantha Mewis #5 can intervene during a NWLS soccer game between Chicago Red Stars and North Carolina Courage at SeatGeek Stadium on July 21, 2019 in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars Vs Houston Dash: Week 20 Preview

PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 11: Portland Thorns midfielder Tobin Heath takes a cross during the Portland Thorns 2-1 victory over the North Caroline Courage at Providence Park, on August 11, 2019, in Portland, OR (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).

Portland Thorns Vs Chicago Red Stars: Week 19 Preview

PISCATAWAY, NJ - JULY 07: Chicago Red Stars forward Sam Kerr (20) during the first half of the National Womens Soccer League game between the Chicago Red Stars and Sky Blue FC on July 7, 2018 at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars Vs Orlando Pride: Week 18 Preview

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 18: Abby Erceg #6 of North Carolina Courage and Wendie Renard #3 of Olympique Lyonnais lead their teams on to the field prior to the start of the International Champions Cup championship match at WakeMed Soccer Park on August 18, 2019 in Cary, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/International Champions Cup via Getty Images)

ICC: What North Carolina Courage loss means for women’s game

ORLANDO, FL - AUGUST 25: Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) gets fouled by Chicago Red Stars midfielder Danielle Colaprico (24) during the NWSL soccer match between the Orlando Pride and the Chicago Red Stars on August 25th, 2018 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Sky Blue FC Vs Chicago Red Stars: Week 17 Preview

Chicago Red Stars, Sam Kerr (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Washington Spirit Vs Chicago Red Stars: Week 16 Preview

SANDY, UT - JULY 19: Forward Christen Press #23 of Utah Royals FC after her missed chance of scoring during the NWSL game between Utah Royals FC and Portland Thorns FC at Rio Tinto Stadium on July 19, 2019 in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars Vs Utah Royals: Week 15 Preview

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Defender Tierna Davidson of the United States Women's National Team handles the ball in the game against Belgium at Banc of California Stadium on April 07, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. This was the seventh "Countdown to the Cup" game ahead of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, which kicks off on June 7th in France. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Seattle Reign Vs Chicago Red Stars: Week 14 Preview

BRIDGEVIEW, IL - JULY 21: Chicago Red Stars forward Sam Kerr #20 celebrates scoring a goal to take the lead 2-1 with her teammate Vanessa DiBernardo #10 during the NWLS soccer game against the North Carolina Courage at SeatGeek Stadium on July 21, 2019 in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)

North Carolina Courage Vs Chicago Red Stars: The rivalry NWSL needs

15 January 2016: The 2016 NWSL College Draft was held at The Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland as part of the annual NSCAA Convention. (Photograph by Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon Sportswire) (Photo by Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon Sportswire/Corbis via Getty Images)

College Soccer: Kaylee Dao Can Change Oklahoma Narrative

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 28: Julie Ertz of United States gestures during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between France and USA at Parc des Princes on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars Vs North Carolina Courage: Week 13 Preview

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 30: Chicago Red Stars midfielder Michele Vasconcelos (7) during the NWSL soccer match between the Orlando Pride and the Chicago Red Stars on June 30, 2019 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Houston Dash Vs Chicago Red Stars: Week 12 Preview

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 07: Abby Dahlkemper and Samantha Mewis of the USA celebrate victory in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final match between The United States of America and The Netherlands at Stade de Lyon on July 07, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

North Carolina Courage: World Cup knockout round recap

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 07: Megan Rapinoe of the USA, golden ball and Alex Morgan of the USA, silver boot pose with their respective trophies after the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final match between The United States of America and The Netherlands at Stade de Lyon on July 07, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

USWNT: Why I didn’t cheer for the USA in the World Cup

PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 18: Chicago Red Stars midfielder Vanessa DiBernardo takes a cross during the North Carolina Courage 2-0 victory over Chicago Red Stars in a NWSL playoffs semi-final match on September 18, 2018, at Providence Park in Portland, OR. (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars Vs Sky Blue FC: Week 11 Preview