Major Link Soccer: Houston Dash advance to NWSL Challenge Cup Final

They will be taking on the Chicago Red Stars who defeated Sky Blue FC 3-2.

By Chris Blakely@TheRealCBlakely Jul 23, 2020, 7:00am PDT

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