The National Women’s Soccer League kicks off its third season on Friday. A handful of players have already left to prepare for the Women’s World Cup and won’t be available until the summer. All told,23 Americans and 22 players representing eight other countries should miss part of the season to play in Canada. (One other American will work as a broadcaster at the tournament.) For a look at who’sleaving, who’s sticking around and our projected finishes.

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