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NWSL plans June 27 return, set to be first major U.S. sports league to resume during coronavirus pandemic

After quietly planning over the last few weeks, the NWSL made a very loud move Wednesday by announcing a plan to be the first major American sports league to resume a season halted by the virus.

The North Carolina Courage's Debinha, left, and the Chicago Red Stars's Julie Ertz, right, battling for the ball during last year's NWSL championship game.
The North Carolina Courage's Debinha, left, and the Chicago Red Stars's Julie Ertz, right, battling for the ball during last year's NWSL championship game.Read moreKarl B DeBlaker / AP
    by Jonathan Tannenwald
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