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Nicknamed "Superman,'' Houston's Christian Ramirez, who was traded last season, will meet his former teammates, including friend Miguel Ibarra, known as ''Batman.''
Thomas Chacon missed on a penalty kick but he had a hand in Abu Danladi's goal in the 78th minute, which got the Loons even in front of a sell-out home crowd.
It's called soccer tennis, but think volleyball with your feet and head. And no referee. But for Minnesota United players, there's plenty of laughing and, more seriously, skill development.
Both teams know that merely winning won't mean they will suddenly begin earning what their male counterparts make, nor will silence. "We're all in this together," Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said.
Carli Lloyd scored twice in the in the opening 31 minutes on a night when six teammates – including stars Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Rose Lavelle – did not play because of injury and other commitments.
The United State Women's National Team's World Cup Victory visits Allianz Field tonight -- its third stop on the five-city tour -- with seven starters from July's final in the starting 11. But injured stars Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Rose Lavelle are three of six players who won't play against Portugal.