Royal Roundup: NWSL Challenge Cup kicks off tonight

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NWSL starts play today with the 2nd edition of the Challenge Cup. Here is a rundown of all the teams participating. [NWSL]

And if you haven’t already seen the news elsewhere, Real Salt Lake defeated Phoenix Rising 1-0 in the 2nd game of the Tuscon Sun Cup (formerly Desert Diamond Cup). [RSL] they will play the final game vs LA Galaxy on Saturday (which should be streamed on KSL).

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