NWSL Challenge Cup final: How North Carolina Courage, Racing Louisville got to title game

The Courage return to the final after winning last year's Challenge Cup

The North Carolina Courage and Racing Louisville are off to the NWSL Challenge Cup final after narrowly-fought semifinal victories on Wednesday. The result means the Courage return to the Challenge Cup final after last year's triumph when they defeated the Washington Spirit 2-1 at home. The Courage will have the chance to defend their title in front of the home crowd once again, this time against Louisville on Saturday. Louisville played and won their first knockout match ever when they won their semifinal against the OL Reign and have a chance to collect the team's first-ever trophy in the final.

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