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Sam Kerr (Chicago Red Stars) of Australia lament a failed occasion during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Norway and Australia at Stade de Nice on June 22, 2019 in Nice, France. (Photo by Jose Breton/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Orlando Pride Vs Chicago Red Stars: Week 10 Preview

Chicago Red Stars Vs Seattle Reign: Week 9 Preview

Portland Thorns Vs Chicago Red Stars: Week 8 Preview

Sky Blue FC Vs Portland Thorns: More pain for the Blues

ORLANDO, FL - MAY 11: Orlando Pride celebrate the first goal of the game from Orlando Pride defender Carson Pickett (16) corner kick Orlando Pride to defender Toni Pressley (3) header during the NWSL soccer match between the Orlando Pride and the Portland Thorns on May 11, 2019 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Orlando Pride: New NWSL waters tread with training ground

BOYDS, MD - MAY 18: Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe (1) looks at the scoreboard replay after a save during the National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game between the Portland Thorns and the Washington Spirit May 18, 2019 at Maureen Hendricks Field at Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, MD. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars Vs Washington Spirit: Week 7 Preview

PISCATAWAY, NJ - JULY 07: Chicago Red Stars midfielder Yuki Nagasato (12) controls the ball 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)

Houston Dash Vs Chicago Red Stars: Week 6 Preview

ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 14: North Carolina Courage forward Lynn Williams (9) shoots on goal during the NWSL soccer Championship match between the North Carolina Courage and Portland Thorns on October 14th, 2017 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, FL.(Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars Vs North Carolina Courage: Week 5 Preview

ORLANDO, FL - AUGUST 25: Chicago Red Stars defender Katie Naughton (5) passes the ball back 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)

Utah Royals Vs Chicago Red Stars: Week 4 Preview

PORTLAND, OR - MAY 30: North Carolina Courage forward Lynn Williams scores the opening goal of the match during the first half of the North Carolina Courage 4-1 victory over the Portland Thorns on May 30, 2018, at Providence Park, Portland, OR. (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

North Carolina Courage: Attack remains the focal point

ORLANDO, FL - AUGUST 25: Chicago Red Stars defender Katie Naughton (5) passes the ball back 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)

Chicago Red Stars Vs Seattle Reign: Week 3 Preview

PISCATAWAY, NJ - JULY 07: Chicago Red Stars midfielder Yuki Nagasato (12) controls the ball 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 Portland Thorns: Week 2 Preview

PORTLAND, OR - MAY 30: North Carolina Courage forward Crystal Dunn takes a shot on goal during the first half of the North Carolina Courage 4-1 victory over the Portland Thorns on May 30, 2018, at Providence Park, Portland, OR. (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

North Carolina Courage Vs Orlando Pride: Attack shining bright

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 16: Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan (13) kicks the ball during the soccer match between The Orlando Pride and Sky Blue FC on June 16, 2018 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando FL. (Photo by Joe Petro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Orlando Pride Vs Portland Thorns: Mark Skinner has work to do

PISCATAWAY, NJ - MAY 19: North Carolina Courage huddle up during the first half of the National Womens Soccer League game between the North Carolina Courage and Sky Blue FC on May 19, 2018, at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

North Carolina Courage: Strange start to title defense

PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 18: North Carolina Courage Courage Jaelene Hinkle and the rest of the team salute to the travelling fans after their 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)

North Carolina Courage Vs Chicago Red Stars: Week 1 Preview

BRIDGEVIEW, IL - MAY 26: Chicago Red Stars forward Sam Kerr (20) takes on Orlando Pride defender Mônica (21) on May 26, 2018 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars: A newbie’s guide and 2019 season preview

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 08: Mallory Pugh #11 of United States warms up before the game against the Mexico at BBVA Compass Stadium on April 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Washington Spirit: 3 questions for 2019 season

PISCATAWAY, NJ - APRIL 15: Seattle Reign FC forward Beverly Yanez (17) during the first half of the National Womens Soccer League game between Sky Blue FC and Seattle Reign FC on April 15, 2018, at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NWSL: Breakout Players for Each Club Ahead of the World Cup – Part 2

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 27: Houston Dash midfielder Veronica Latsko (12) moves the ball down the pitch during the soccer match between the Washington Spirit and Houston Dash on May 27, 2018 at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NWSL: Breakout Players for Each Club Ahead of the World Cup – Part 1

PISCATAWAY, NJ - MAY 19: Sky Blue FC Head Coach Denise Reddy during the first half of the National Womens Soccer League game between the North Carolina Courage and Sky Blue FC on May 19, 2018, at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NWSL: The biggest issues facing Sky Blue FC for 2019

PORTLAND, OR - MAY 30: North Carolina Courage forward Lynn Williams scores the opening goal of the match during the first half of the North Carolina Courage 4-1 victory over the Portland Thorns on May 30, 2018, at Providence Park, Portland, OR. (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

North Carolina Courage: They have a right to be mad

BRIDGEVIEW, IL - JUNE 23: Chicago Red Stars's Danielle Colaprico (24) and Chicago Red Stars's Katie Naughton (5) embrace after scoring a goal against the Utah Royals FC on June 23, 2018 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NWSL weekly review: Goal of week; 3 things learned – Courage and Thorns back on track

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 16: Orlando Pride forward Sydney Leroux (2) during the soccer match between The Orlando Pride and Sky Blue FC on June 16, 2018 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando FL. (Photo by Joe Petro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NWSL weekly review: Goal of week; 3 things we learned – Courage finally defeated

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 12: U.S. Women's National Team forward Alex Morgan (13) fires a shot on goal between China PR forward Wang Shanshan (11) and China PR defender Lin Yuping (6) during the second half of the International Friendly between the U.S. Womens National Team and China PR at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. The U.S. Womens National Team defeated China PR 2-1. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

USWNT: 3 things we learned from China friendlies

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 27: Houston Dash forward Rachel Daly (3) moves the ball into the strike zone during the soccer match between the Washington Spirit and Houston Dash on May 27, 2018 at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NWSL weekly roundup: Houston Dash turn it around

PISCATAWAY, NJ - APRIL 15: Seattle Reign FC forward Beverly Yanez (17) during the first half of the National Womens Soccer League game between Sky Blue FC and Seattle Reign FC on April 15, 2018, at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NWSL: 3 things we learned from matchweek three

JACKSONVILLE, FL - APRIL 05: United States forward Alex Morgan (13) fires a shot on goal during the International Friendly match between the United States and Mexico on April 5, 2018 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Alex Morgan: USWNT star set for a goal-filled year