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Chicago Red Stars advance to NWSL Challenge Cup semifinals

After playing to a scoreless draw through 90 minutes, the Chicago Red Stars defeated OL Reign on penalties Saturday night in the NWSL Challenge Cup.

For Chicago, Julie Ertz, Vanessa DiBernardo, Kealia Watt, and Rachel Hill all converted their kicks. OL Reign missed two of their four kicks.

It means the Red Stars advance to the NWSL Challenge Cup semifinals, and will play Sky Blue FC Wednesday night (9 p.m. CT, CBS All Access).

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