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- ↑ Patterson, Josh (21 July 2023). "'Pressure is a privilege' as Fort Wayne FC opens playoffs". Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.
Two quarterfinal matchups will be held today as Heartland Division champion Chicago City SC (11-1-0) will open against Valley runner-up Cleveland Force SC (5-3-4) at 4 p.m.
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- ↑ Abbott, Tim; Paige, Ashle (5 June 2018). "WPSL Wrap Up : Week 2". E Pluribus Loonum. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
Chicago City SC would make their debut in their inaugural season from Loyola University's Hoyne Field in Chicago, IL.
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