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Chicago Red Stars at Washington Freedom

When: 4 p.m. Saunday at Maryland SoccerPlex

TV: none

Scouting the Red Stars: The outlook has improved for the Red Stars (3-5-3, 12 points) under new coach Omid Namazi. They are 2-1-2 in their last five matches. Defender Kate Markgraf has a hamstring injury and could miss the game.

Scouting the Washington Freedom: If the Freedom (4-3-3, 15 points) wants to keep fourth place for itself, it needs at least a tie against the Red Stars. Abby Wambach has 5 goals and 7 assists.

Next game: vs. Atlanta, Wednesday

- Orrin Schwarz

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