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Serena Williams is back in tennis. I’m still processing that and thinking about what soccer figures I would want to make such an epic return. Have thoughts? Email us at fulltime@theathletic.com.

Now, in today’s Full Time:

Let’s start by going on break …

Taking a Break: How NWSL stands ahead of summer pause