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The USWNT will face Japan in their final match of a three-game series, while Manchester City and Arsenal highlight this weekend's Premier League action.

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Happy Friday! The UEFA Champions League semifinals are set, and while the countdown is on for play to resume in two weeks' time, there's plenty of action to keep us company in the meantime. The U.S. women's national team close out their three-game stretch against Japan, while the biggest Premier League game of the season is finally upon us. I'm Pardeep Cattry with an update as the weekend gets underway.
All times U.S./Eastern
Friday, April 17 🇮🇹 Serie A: Inter vs. Cagliari, 2:45 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
🌎 Friendly: USWNT vs. Japan, 9 p.m. ➡️ TNT
🇺🇸🇨🇦 MLS: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Sporting Kansas City, 10:30 p.m. ➡️ Apple TV
Saturday, April 18 🌍 WWCQ: Spain vs. Ukraine, 10 a.m. ➡️ CBS Sports Network
🏴 EPL: Chelsea vs. Manchester United, 3 p.m. ➡️ Peacock
🌍 WWCQ: France vs. Netherlands, 3:10 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network
🇺🇸 MLS: Colorado Rapids vs. Inter Miami, 4:30 p.m. ➡️ Apple TV
Sunday, April 19 🇮🇹 Serie A: Hellas Verona vs. AC Milan, 9 a.m. ➡️ Paramount+
🏴 EPL: Manchester City vs. Arsenal, 11:30 a.m. ➡️ NBC
🇩🇪 Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart, 11:30 a.m. ➡️ ESPN2
🇪🇸 LaLiga: Real Betis vs. Real Madrid, 12 p.m. ➡️ ESPN Select
🇺🇸 MLS: LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes, 7 p.m. ➡️ Apple TV

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The USWNT will play Japan as part of their three-game series, with the specific match time to be announced.
The match between Manchester City and Arsenal is considered the biggest Premier League game of the season, impacting title race standings.
The UEFA Champions League semifinals are set to resume in two weeks from the article's publication date.

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