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Fourth Annual Celebrity Soccer Challenge hosts Nomar Garciaparra and Mia Hamm. Proceeds from the match benefit the Mia Hamm Foundation and the Children’s National Medical Center Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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US Women’s National Soccer Team members Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan, and Yael Averbuch Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Former DC United standout Eddie Pope is all business on the pitch Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Alex Morgan controls play Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Nomar Garciaparra gains control of the ball from Capitals defensemen John Carlson, left, and NBC4’s Dan Hellie, right Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant fights off Jeff Green while Washington Post Live host Ivan Carter looks on Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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At halftime, Hamm introduces three families that have benefited from bone marrow donations Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Bryant tries to keep his distance from The Washington Post’s Mike Wise, number 44 Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Heather O’Reilly slots one by goal keeper Ivan Carter Photograph by Kyle Gustafson
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Eric Wynalda advances upfield against Jeff Green Photograph by Kyle Gustafson