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Philadelphia Charge within one game of securing the top position within the WUSA during the regular season, and helping them secure a place in the playoffs. She had the best goals-against
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commented that the Charge had " up an interesting situation for the starting spot." While competition between Moore and Solo was intense, Moore remained the Charge's "usual" starting goalkeeper for most of the season.
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