Which Goalkeepers Won the Challenge Cup (and What They Still Have to Work On)

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Which Goalkeepers Won the Challenge Cup (and What They Still Have to Work On)

The NWSL Challenge Cup looked to be set on a predictable path when the knockout stage started but some penalty heroics and general top-notch goalkeeping gave way for the top seeds booking early travel plans back home. But which goalkeeper stood on their head to keep their team’s tournament hopes alive? And what questions do they need to answer going forward? And how many rhetorical questions can we fit in this post? Keep reading to find out!

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NWSL Challenge Cup Goalkeeper Power Rankings: Round Three

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NWSL Challenge Cup Goalkeeper Power Rankings: Round Three

We’ve made it through round three of the NWSL Challenge Cup and there’s a new top dog in the house, with some solid performances from new faces! Be sure to catch up on our round one and round two recaps, but round three was the strongest round by far for goalkeepers, so let’s get into it.

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NWSL Mini-Previews: Washington SpiriT and Houston Dash

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NWSL Mini-Previews: Washington SpiriT and Houston Dash

The time has come. This weekend, the NWSL will return as the first professional sports league in the United States to take the field since the COVID-19 pandemic began. After writing previews since before the Challenge Cup was even announced (here are parts one and two), we’re excited to share our final set on the last three teams in the league.

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NWSL Mini-Previews: OL Reign, Portland Thorns, and Utah Royals FC

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NWSL Mini-Previews: OL Reign, Portland Thorns, and Utah Royals FC

In the time since the first round of mini-previews, the 2020 NWSL season has taken the form of a short tournament called The Challenge Cup, which is to be played from the end of June until the end of July. Many questions remain about how the competition will shape up, including which players will ultimately choose to participate. In this edition of mini-previews, we travel out west to preview OL Reign, Portland Thorns, and Utah Royals FC. From name changes to significant roster overhauls to new coaching staff, each of these teams has something new in store for the upcoming season.

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