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Published on September 23, 2017 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
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Ali Krieger and Orlando Pride take on Allie Long and Portland Thorns FC on Saturday in the Game of the Week on Lifetime
Week in Review:
Courage, Thorns in contention for NWSL Shield After being in first place for most of the season, the North Carolina Courage (15-6-0, 45 points) have a chance to lock up the NWSL Shield this week.
Playoff Picture: Win and in for Red Stars, Pride Two teams in the playoffs. Two teams left to go. Only eleven NWSL regular season games remain.
How They Got Here: North Carolina Courage The North Carolina Courage are 15-6-0 and in first place with 45 points heading into Week 21 when they visit Sky Blue FC on Sunday (6 p.m. ET).
Heath, Lavelle return; Morgan brace leads U.S. to 5-0 win vs. New Zealand Tobin Heath and Rose Lavelle returned. Alex Morgan scored twice. The United States women's national team topped New Zealand 5-0 at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Highlights & Results: NWSL players on international duty As the NWSL took a break for international games, here's a quick at look at the results.
NWSL announces dates and times for the 2017 Playoffs The NWSL announced last week that the 2017 NWSL Championship will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 4:30 p.m. ET at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
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