The National Women's Soccer League continues with the 2020 Challenge Cup as tournament leaders North Carolina Courage square off against Chicago Red Stars on Sunday. North Carolina is looking to go three for three in the preliminary round in what will be the first time these two teams meet since last season's championship game. Below you'll find out how to watch the game and what to know.
Viewing information
- Date: Sunday, July 5
- Time: 12:30 a.m. ET
- Location: Zions Bank Stadium -- Herriman, Utah
- Live stream: CBS All Access
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Storylines
North Carolina Courage: Coach Paul Riley has echoed the motto "Burn the boats" for his team as they gotten off to an impressive start to their tournament. Forward Jessica McDonald has been upgraded from out to questionable on the injury report ahead of this game, and is likely an added option for the Courage in this game, but it's going to be their midfielders who will likely look to disrupt Chicago.
Chicago Red Stars: Coach Rory Dames has kept his team in a scripted game plan during the group matches and his typical starters are likely going to see time in this match against the Courage. Chicago has typically matched up well against the Courage in regular season format, but will have its hands full as the reigning champion Courage have given teams a struggle on defense with the likes of Debinha and Lynn Willams.
Game prediction
North Carolina Courage take the win, but only after Alyssa Naeher forces the shot total to climb. Pick: North Carolina Courage 1, Red Stars 0.
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