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FILE - In this Saturday, March 24, 2018 file photo, Orlando Prides Sydney Leroux keeps the ball in play during a National Women's Soccer League match at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Sydney Leroux simply isn't done chasing her soccer dreams. The veteran forward signed a 3-year max deal with the Orlando Pride, the National Women's Soccer League team she's been with since 2018. Announced Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the contract has an option for an additional year. (Justin Green/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)

Leroux returns to the Pride, still chasing soccer dreams

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Tennis star Naomi Osaka invests in NC Courage soccer club

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Fox, Rodman selected with the top picks in the NWSL draft

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

United States Kristie Mewis, number 22, scores her side's second goal during the international friendly women's soccer match between The Netherlands and the US at the Rat Verlegh stadium in Breda, southern Netherlands, Friday Nov. 27, 2020. (Piroschka van de Wouw/Pool via AP)

Kristie Mewis persevered to become breakout US star

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Manchester United's Tobin Heath celebrates scoring against West Ham United during the FA Women's Super League match at Victoria Road Stadium, London, Sunday Oct. 18, 2020. (John Walton/PA via AP)

Heath, Press selected by Louisville in NWSL Expansion Draft

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 8, 2020, file photo, United States forward Lynn Williams (13) chases after the ball during the second half of a SheBelieves Cup soccer match against Spain in Harrison, N.J. Williams had her momentum with the U.S. national team stalled by the coronavirus pandemic. She was hoping to earn a spot on the Olympic team this past summer. But the one-year delay has given her time to work on different aspects of her game. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

Lynn Williams hopes to regain momentum after strange year

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2014, file photo, Washington Spirit's Toni Pressley (3) yells as Seattle Reign FC's Sydney Leroux follows the ball during the first half of a NWSL semifinal soccer match in Seattle. Pressley was looking forward to a comeback season with the Orlando Pride this year after overcoming breast cancer. But then life threw the veteran defender another curve with the coronavirus pandemic and the impact it would ultimately have on the Pride, who were left out of this summer's Challenge Cup tournament. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Pride’s Pressley returns to strange fall after cancer fight

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Dash defeat Courage 4-1 in NWSL’s fall series

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Courage and Pride play to scoreless draw in NWSL fall series

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Debinha scored twice and Courage down Dash 4-3

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NWSL fall series begins Saturday with Sky Blue at Spirit

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FILE - Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen presents his vision for a new minor league soccer stadium on Sept. 10, 2014, in Salt Lake City. Hansen has come under criticism for comments he made on a radio show after RSL players decided not to take the field for a match to protest racial injustice. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Real Salt Lake owner to sell teams amid reports of racism

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Houston Dash forward Rachel Daly holds the trophy alongside teammates while celebrating their NWSL soccer Challenge Cup championship win over the Chicago Red Stars, Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

NWSL’s 9 teams returning to local markets with fall series

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

CORRECTS UTAH ROYALS' BRITTANY RATCLIFFE TO HOUSTON DASH'S KATIE NAUGHTON - Chicago Red Stars' Savannah McCaskill (9) heads the ball in the direction of the goal as Houston Dash's Katie Naughton (25) defends during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer finals match Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Upstart Dash win the Challenge Cup 2-0 over the Red Stars

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Chicago Red Stars' Bianca St. George (29) celebrates with teammate Savannah McCaskill (9) after scoring against the Sky Blue during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer semifinal match Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Red Stars play upstart Dash in Challenge Cup final

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Houston Dash forward Rachel Daly (3) celebrates with her teammates after scoring against the Portland Thorns during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer semifinal match Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

NWSL’s virus protocols successful as tournament final nears

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 2, 2020, file photo, actress Natalie Portman speaks at the launch of the Fifth Annual Make March Matter fundraising campaign for Children's Hospital Los Angeles, in Los Angeles. Natalie Portman and venture capitalist Kara Nortman lead a group that will bring a National Women's Soccer League team to the Los Angeles area in 2022. The team, tentatively named Angel City FC, will bring the league to 11 teams. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Portman group will bring NWSL to Los Angeles in 2022

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - This is an Aug. 30, 2015, file photo showing Portland Thorns' Nadine Angerer before an NWSL soccer match against the Washington Spirit in Portland, Ore. Former German national team goalkeeper Nadine Angerer has suddenly and unexpectedly found herself on the bench for the Portland Thorns, poised to play as the team navigates injuries at the Challenge Cup tournament. The 42-year-old goalkeeping coach for the Thorns retired from playing five years ago. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

Coach pressed into backup goalkeeper duty for Thorns

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Utah Royals FC defender Madeline Nolf, left, battles with OL Reign midfielder Shirley Cruz, right, during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Balcer’s stoppage time goal give Reign 1-0 win over Royals

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North Carolina Courage defender Abby Erceg (6) controls the ball as Portland Thorns forward Morgan Weaver, left, defends during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. Coach Paul Riley calls defender Abby Erceg the bedrock of the North Carolina Courage. The New Zealand native is captain of the Courage, the two-time National Women's Soccer League defending champions. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

New Zealander Erceg holds down North Carolina’s backline

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press