Chicago Stars FC fell 1-0 to Seattle Reign FC at Lumen Field on Saturday night.
Match Notes
- Interim head coach Karina Báez led the Stars for the first time since being named to the position on August 12.
- Midfielder Bea Franklin made her 50th regular-season NWSL appearance against Seattle.
- Franklin led the Stars with seven duels won while Sam Staab led with seven clearances. Both led the team with three aerial duels won.
- Goalkeeper Katie Atkinson recorded five saves in the match.
- Mallory Swanson led the team with three shots on goal.
How it Happened
- The Stars and the Reign were tied 0-0 after the first half. Team captain Mallory Swanson recorded a team high of three shots on goal during the first half.
- In the 53rd minute, Maddie Mercado found the back of the net to put Seattle up 1-0.
- Seattle held its lead through the remainder of the second half to earn a 1-0 win.
Next Match
Chicago Stars FC faces off with the Houston Dash at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas on August 19. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. CT on CBS Sports Network.
