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CARY, N.C. (WTVD) — The Soccer Tournament continues with a big day three lineup, including the first matches of the women's tournament.
The NC Courage started the day strong after beating Burnley FC 2-1 in game one. The two-time NWSL champs will take on Tampa Bay Sun FC for game two at 8:15 p.m.
This is just one of several games Friday for the women:
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A huge crowd came to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary to watch these talented players.
"It's really good to see the women's sport just growing and getting more recognition within our country," one fan Kate Watson said. "Obviously, it's very popular overseas and around the world, but now it's got a big following here."
Eight teams are competing on the women's side, with 48 teams on the men's.
These games will continue throughout the weekend with the championships on Monday, with both men and women competing for $1 million.
"Women are just as athletic as men and can play the game just as well if not better," another fan Haley Finn said. "It's been a lot of fun to watch them."
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