Chicago Stars will begin the 2025 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season on the road against defending champions Orlando Pride on March 14.
It will be a difficult mountain to climb for the Stars, who will come up against the 2024 NWSL Championship and NWSL Shield winners at Inter & Co Stadium on the opening weekend.
Picking up 10 wins, 14 losses and two ties throughout the 2024 season, Chicago were able to scrape themselves a playoff spot thanks to an eighth-place finish in the league standings. The side didn't last long in the knockout stages, suffering a 4-1 defeat at the hands of the eventual champions Orlando Pride.
Entering the new season with a rebranded identity, the club has moved on from its former name, the Chicago Red Stars, following the conclusion of the 2024 campaign.
Following a first round battle with the defending champions, the Chicago Stars will return home to SeatGeek Stadium to host Houston Dash on March 23.
The wait is over! Check out our 2025 schedule & plan your match days. ⚽️🌟 pic.twitter.com/5FPEFy9zck
— Chicago Stars FC (@theChicagoStars) January 22, 2025
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The 2025 season will introduce the league's first rivalry weekend, in which the most exciting matchups are set to take place between August 8-10. Chicago will host Bay FC at SeetGeek Stadium in a highly anticipated tie set to take place on August 10.
Additionally, Decision Day will make its return in the 2025 season after its temporary removal in the 2024 campaign. All 14 teams will play their final game of the regular season on November 2 in order to finalise the league standings and the eight official playoff spots.
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