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Five things you need to know about the super semi

Aug 19 | By Joanne C. Gerstner
WambachIcon SMIAs magicJack's player-coach, Abby Wambach adds a double dose of expertise going into this weekend's super semifinal.

The playoffs spotlight shifts to Philadelphia on Saturday, where the No. 2 seeded Independence hosts magicJack at 4 p.m. at PPL Park. Questions abound, such as, can magicJack continue its dramatic game-by-game improvement since the World Cup? Or is Philly's late-season surge holding for the playoffs?

Here are five things you need to know about the super semifinal.

Joanne C. Gerstner

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Joanne C. Gerstner is a staff writer with espnW. She is an award-winning sports writer, having covered the Olympics, NBA and college sports. Her work has regularly appeared in the New York Times, USA Today and Detroit News. You can follow her on Twitter @joannecgerstner.

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