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FINAL - Can you believe it!? The Houston Dash are the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup Champions after defeating the Chicago Red Stars 2-0. Wild celebrations from the players! #HOUvsCHI #NWSL

73’: Nichelle Prince’s cross over to Rachel Daly is knocked just outside the post as Daly tumbles into the goal. Daly is heating up late in this match. #HOUvsCHI #NWSL

67’: Savannah McCaskill’s free kick dips down as it approaches goal, but Campbell uses two hands to lift it over the bar. Almost Chicago’s long-awaited equalizer. #HOUvsCHI #NWSL

64’: Naeher comes out of the box to make a slide tackle to stop Nichelle Prince from driving into the box. Risky move, but it keeps Houston up 1-0. #HOUvsCHI #NWSL

54’: Savannah McCaskill and Kealia Watt apply some pressure in the box, but the Houston backline forces a deflection that Campbell picks up. 1-0 Houston. #HOUvsCHI #NWSL

HALF: The Houston Dash head to the lockers holding onto their 1-0 load from an early penalty goal from Sophie Schmidt. It’s going to be an exciting second half. #HOUvsCHI #NWSL

37’: Lots going on in the Chicago box. Visalli gets a shot up, but it’s knocked away by Naeher. Houston looking to double their lead before halftime. #HOUvsCHI #NWSL

29’: Kristie Mewis subbed off for an injury picked up when Houston was awarded the penalty. Shea Groom rockets the ball from outside the box, but it goes over the bar just before the hydration break. #HOUvsCHI #NWSL

23’: McCaskill gets a breakaway, but it deflects on its way and is easily picked up by Campbell. Houston is doing a strong job of pressing but staying back to stop a Chicago counter. #HOUvsCHI #NWSL

14’: McCaskill tries to head in a poor block by Jane Campbell, but she heads it onto the right post. McCaskill would love to have that one back. 1-0 Houston. #HOUvsCHI #NWSL

5’: GOAL HOUSTON - Canadian-international Sophie Schmidt sends Alyssa Naeher to the opposite side and converts the penalty for Houston. 1-0 Dash within the first five minutes #HOUvsCHI #NWSL

In today’s NWSL Final, we have the relentless Houston Dash, who continue to inspire as they exceed all expectations, against the Chicago Red Stars, who seem to be peaking at just the right time. Who will lift the trophy today in Utah? #HOUvsCHI #NWSLChallengeCup