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CARY, N.C. — Debinha scored in the fourth minute and the North Carolina Courage went on to beat the Chicago Red Stars, 4-0, on Sunday for their second consecutive National Women’s Soccer League title.
Jessica McDonald, Crystal Dunn and Sam Mewis added goals for the Courage, which won the N.W.S.L. Shield for the third consecutive year with a league-best 15-5-4 regular-season record. The Courage beat Reign F.C., 4-1, in extra time in the semifinals.
The Red Stars had a six-game winning streak heading into the final, including a 1-0 victory over the Portland Thorns in the semifinal.