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USWNT players will probably miss at least half of 2019 NWSL season

The National Women’s Soccer League has released key dates for their 2019 schedule. You can see how 2019 will play out schedule-wise, with World Cup and FIFA dates added.

Preseason begins: March 4
FIFA window: April 1 - April 9
Regular season begins: April 13-14
Teams must release NT players for WWC: May 24
World Cup break: June 3 - June 14
Women’s World Cup: June 7 - July 7
FIFA window: August 26 - September 3
FIFA window: September 30 - October 8
Regular season ends: October 12-13
Playoffs: October 19-20
Championship: October 26

Depending on how many friendlies the USWNT plays before and after the World Cup, you can see this schedule doesn’t leave a lot of room for them to join their clubs.