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Kansas defender Caroline Castans (15) kicks the ball over Kansas City goalkeeper Anika Patton (00) on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas players on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas players on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas City midfielder Olivia Platt (3) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas City midfielder Olivia Platt (3) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Hannah Palmer (9) pushes forward on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Hannah Palmer (9) holds off a defender on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Jillian Gregorski (34) dribbles on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Livvy Moore (99) dribbles on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Norah Jacomen (28) controls the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Hannah Palmer (9) passes the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Kate Langfelder (8) defends on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Hannah Palmer (9) angles for the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Norah Jacomen (28) wrestles with a defender on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Norah Jacomen (28) wrestles with a defender on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas defender Caroline Castans (15) pursues the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas defender Caroline Castans (15) celebrates after scoring on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas defender Caroline Castans (15) kicks the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Norah Jacomen (28) celebrates a goal on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Livvy Moore (99) looks to kick the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Kate Langfelder (8) stretches for the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Sydni Fink (21) dribbles on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Sydni Fink (21) chases the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Sydni Fink (21) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Livvy Moore (99) kicks the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Livvy Moore (99) controls the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas defender Gianna Weiner (25) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas defender Gianna Weiner (25) watches the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas defender Gianna Weiner (25) passes the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas defender Gianna Weiner (25) dribbles on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder/defender Emily Tobin (17) controls the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder London de Fini (27) stands over the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Sydni Fink pursues the ball on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas defender Gianna Weiner (25) dribbles on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Livvy Moore (99) dribbles on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas defender Caroline Castans (15) on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas players on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas players on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas goalkeeper Sophie Dawe (00) on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas goalkeeper Sophie Dawe (00) on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Nate Lie on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.