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Williams’ stoppage time goal lifts Courage over Thorns 2-1

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HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Lynn Williams scored in stoppage time and the North Carolina Courage defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 in the opening game of the National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup tournament on Saturday.

The NWSL is the first professional team sport in the United States to return amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The teams had opened preseason training camps when the league shut down on March 12. Players for both teams took a knee during the national anthem to protest racial inequality.  

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