Tobin Heath opts out of NWSL Challenge Cup over coronavirus concerns

Posted Jun 24, 2020
Tobin Heath will not participate in the upcoming National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup, with the Portland Thorns standout and U.S. international citing concerns about the coronavirus in making her decision. Heath joins fellow U.S. stars Carli Lloyd, Christen Press, Mallory Pugh and Megan Rapinoe among high-profile names missing the event. (ESPN.com)

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