Chicago Stars FC (1-1-0, 3 pts) continue their first homestand on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. CT against the Orlando Pride (0-1-1, 1 pt). The Stars will look to extend their home unbeaten streak to 10 while the Pride try to find their first win of the 2026 NWSL season. Gates open at 6 p.m. CT and the first 1,000 fans at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium will receive the special Color Wash-themed collectible patch, and the Jameson Fan Zone will have fun for fans of all ages, including a DJ and kid-friendly activities in Supernova Square. Fans are encouraged to wear Chicago blue for the Color Wash theme night.
Stream: Victory+
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.
Against the Current, rookie Tessa Dellarose and Chicago newcomer Jordyn Huitema each recorded their first goals with the Stars, while Ryan Gareis notched her first assist with the club. In her first start as a pro, Dellarose gave Chicago a 1-0 lead in the 43rd minute. In the 50th minute of the contest, Gareis connected with Huitema to lead Chicago to a 2-0 lead over Kansas City.
Chicago leads the series history 13-8-2, and will look to extend its win streak to two over Orlando on Wednesday. In their last matchup with the Pride on September 7, 2025, the Stars earned their first win in their debut game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in the Wintrust Lakefront Faceoff with a dominant 5-2 victory in front of over 10,000 fans. The support and excitement of the fans in Evanston, Illinois, energized Chicago, which saw five Stars find the back of the net. The Stars will look to remain undefeated at their new home as they host the Pride for a midweek matchup.
Chicago Stars FC fell 0-3 to Orlando Pride tonight. Three first-half goals secured the visitors a win despite multiple promising shots on goal for Chicago.
Orlando capitalized by with goals from Barbra Banda, Jacqueline Ovalle and Hannah Anderson. The Stars found a chance early with Ryan Gareis getting a service from midfield, outrunning her defender and attacking up the left side, but her shot from distance went over the crossbar, leaving the Stars scoreless in the first half.
The Stars were reenergized after the break with chances from Ivonne Chacón, Julia Grosso and Jameese Joseph coming within five minutes of the first touch. The rest of the match was give-and-go, with neither side breaking through before the final whistle. Jenna Bike and Chacón saw the pitch for the first time in 2026, with the former making her first appearance since returning from injury.
Chicago now sets off on a two-match away trip, taking on San Diego Wave FC March 28 at 7:45 p.m. CT and Utah Royals FC April 3 at 8 p.m. CT.
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