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Despite injuries, the Chicago Red Stars are confident entering the NWSL Challenge Cup final — so don’t call them the underdogs

The Chicago Red Stars fought their way back into their second consecutive championship match, setting up a showdown with the Houston Dash on Sunday in the final of the NWSL Challenge Cup.

And with last year’s 4-0 loss to North Carolina in the league final still leaving a bitter taste, the Red Stars are determined to take control of the Cup final. Kickoff is at 11:30 a.m. in Sandy, Utah, and will air nationally on CBS.

Scoring was a major concern for the Red Stars early in the tournament, with the team scoring only twice during their first five matches.