Theo Lloyd-Hughes

Gotham's Rose Lavelle (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the NWSL championship game against the Spirit on Nov. 22, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Gotham wins 2nd NWSL championship in 3 years with 1-0 victory over Washington Spirit

November 22, 2025 at 10:23 p.m.

Rose Lavelle scored in the 80th minute and No. 8 seed Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday night to win their second NWSL championship in three years.

Stars' Samantha Cary and Wave's Delphine Cascarino battle for control of the ball at Snapdragon Stadium on Oct. 18, 2025, in San Diego. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Chicago Stars finish season 3-11-12. On tap for 2026: New coach — and a move from Bridgeview to Northwestern.

November 3, 2025 at 12:57 p.m.

The Chicago Stars (3-11-12) came from behind to defeat Angel City 2-1 on the final day of the NWSL regular season.

Chicago Stars stage a late comeback to tie the Utah Royals at 2-2

October 6, 2025 at 6:49 a.m.

Teenager Micayla Johnson added her first professional goal for the Chicago Stars in the 86th minute to tie the game.

Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga (6) is mobbed by her teammates after scoring a goal against Bay FC on Oct. 12, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Chicago Stars eliminated from playoff contention after 4-1 loss to Kansas City Current

September 27, 2025 at 7:58 a.m.

With the loss, the last-place Chicago Stars (2-11-9) were eliminated from playoff contention.

Dash's Yazmeen Ryan talks to referee Thomas Snyder during a NWSL match against the Wave on Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Chicago Stars’ 1-0 loss snaps a 8-game unbeaten streak (1-0-7) for the last-place team

September 20, 2025 at 3:51 p.m.

By THEO LLOYD-HUGHES Shinomi Koyama scored in the 89th minute and the North Carolina Courage beat the Orlando Pride 1-0 on Friday night in the National Women’s Soccer League. Elsewhere...

Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) celebrates a goal against Bay FC on April 13, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group)

Ludmila scores historic hat trick in Chicago Stars’ 3-3 tie with North Carolina Courage

January 13, 2026 at 7:03 p.m.

Ludmila scored three goals in an NWSL-record 10 minutes in the second half, and the Chicago Stars tied the visiting North Carolina Courage 3-3 on Friday night.

Chicago Stars lose to unbeaten-at-home Portland Thorns as Alyssa Naeher missed a third consecutive match

June 22, 2025 at 3:24 p.m.

The Chicago Stars (1-7-3) are winless in their last nine games after dropping 1-0 to the Portland Thorns on Saturday.

Stars forward Ally Schlegel, left, and Angel City's Alanna Kennedy battle for a header during the first half on June 7, 2025, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. (Raul Romero Jr./Southern California News Group)

Chicago Stars allow late goal and settle for a 2-2 draw with Angel City

June 8, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

The Chicago Stars scored twice in the second half but gave up a goal in the 80th minute and settled for a 2-2 draw with Angel City on Saturday night.

Chicago Stars defender Taylor Malham follows a play during an NWSL soccer match against the Orlando Pride on March 14, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Chicago Stars still winless at home after 3-1 loss drops them to 1-8-1 on the season

May 25, 2025 at 11:56 a.m.

Temwa Chawinga scored her sixth goal of the season to lead the first-place Kansas City Current to a 3-1 road win over the Chicago Stars on Saturday night.

Chicago Stars hold firm in a scoreless tie with Gotham FC

May 5, 2025 at 1:44 p.m.

Alyssa Naeher made five saves and the Chicago Stars held firm over Gotham FC on Sunday with a 0-0 tie.

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