Chicago’s Ella Stevens is currently leading the team in goals, in Pugh’s absence, with three goals. Pugh leads the Red Stars in scoring with six goals so far this season, which is third best in the league. CHICAGO’S ATTACK: Despite missing forward Mallory Pugh, who is on international duty with the United States Women’s National Team, the Red Stars have found ways to produce goals and create chances.Forward Rachel Daly and England have also advanced to the knockout stage of the UEFA Women’s Euro tournament, which is being held in England. Nigeria took the 1-0 victory on Thursday afternoon. In Africa at the Women’s African Cup of Nation’s tournament forward Michelle Alozie with Nigeria and forward Michaela Abam with Carmeron are facing off in the semifinals. Maria Sanchez and Mexico were unable to make it out of the group stage and Sanchez will be eligible for selection on Saturday. Chapman scored her second career goal for Canada in the 64th minute off a header. Canada won their group, which means that Sophie Schmidt, Nichelle Prince and Allysha Chapman advanced to the knockout stage where they beat Jamica 3-0 on July 14. In Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, four of Houston’s players are competing in the Concacaf W Championship. INTERNATIONAL ROUND-UP: Several of Houston’s players are still with their respective national team competing in international tournaments across the globe.The sixth-year pro, who is nearing 100 regular season matches, is fourth in the league in total saves this season, ahead of all three goalkeepers currently with the USWNT. The Dash co-captain is also tied for the third most clean sheets this season with Kailen Sheridan of San Diego and is three clean sheets away from moving into fifth all-time in league play at 20. CAMPBELL KEY IN GOAL: Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell is continuing to have a stellar season in goal for Houston.

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