Chicago Stars FC (1-4-0, 3 pts) return home following a two-week international break to take on Boston Legacy FC (0-4-0, 0 pts) on Saturday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. CT at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois. The Stars will aim to collect three points, while Boston will be looking for their first win of the season.
The Stars will host Celebration of Black Culture night during Saturday’s match. The first 1,000 fans will receive a theme night poster designed by local artist Kennedy Free.
The Stars also launched a Celebration of Black Culture t-shirt designed by Atlanta-based artist and singer Tiona Deniece, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Chicago’s Girls, Inc., a non-profit which provides mentorship, pro-girl environments and research-informed programs to prepare girls to realize their full potential. Ahead of kickoff, Deniece will also perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
A limited-edition Celebration of Black Culture scarf will be available for purchase, and fans can purchase a special ticket package that includes a ticket to the match with a Celebration of Black Culture shirt that honors the vibrant history and contributions of the community to our sport and our city.
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After being announced as Chicago’s new head coach late last year, Martin Sjögren’s first season with the Stars is underway. The Swede arrives in Chicago after more than a decade coaching at various Swedish teams and a stint at the helm of the Norwegian Women’s National Team. Sjögren earned his first NWSL win in a 2-1 victory over the reigning NWSL Shield winners, the Kansas City Current on Sunday, March 22. Current assistant coach Anders Jacobson previously joined the Stars in August 2025 as interim head coach ahead of Sjögren's arrival, setting the foundation for what would become the team’s identity under the duo.
Katie Atkinson made her club debut in goal for the Stars against the Utah Royals on April 3. Atkinson recorded eight saves, her most in a regular season match since June 2023. Defender Kathrin Hendrich wore the captain’s armband for the first time against the Royals.
Defender Sam Staab leads the league in clearances (34) and is tied for fourth in the NWSL with six blocks. After her first game of the season, Atkinson now leads the league with an 88.89% save percentage, while Alyssa Naeher is fifth in recoveries with 43.
Chicago Stars FC (2-0-4, 6 pts) earned their first clean sheet of the season in a 2-0 victory over Boston Legacy FC on Saturday evening at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
The Chicago Stars continue their three-match homestand at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium against reigning NWSL Champions Gotham FC Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. CT.