Gotham FC to Face Struggling Chicago Stars in NWSL Showdown

HARRISON, N.J. (May 4, 2025) – This Sunday, Gotham FC will host the Chicago Stars FC at Red Bull Arena for a crucial National Women’s Soccer League match at 1:00 PM ET. Gotham, riding a wave of positive momentum after a 3-0 victory over the Washington Spirit, aims to continue its strong performance against a struggling Chicago team that has yet to find its footing this season.

The Stars are currently at the bottom of the league standings, with a record of 1 win and 5 losses, totaling just 3 points. In an effort to turn the season around, Chicago has recently parted ways with head coach Lorne Donaldson. Masaki Hemmi has stepped in as the interim head coach. Chicago’s last match ended in a disappointing 3-0 loss to the San Diego Wave, where the team was unable to keep pace after conceding three unanswered goals.

Gotham, on the other hand, comes into this match with confidence, having won three of their last four matches. They are currently fifth in the league standings with 11 points from a record of 3-2-2. NWSL Golden Boot leader Esther González is a crucial player to watch as she scored twice in Gotham’s recent victory, bringing her total to seven goals this season.

Both teams will be looking for key performances to secure a vital win. For Gotham, goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger is on the verge of tying the club record for victories, and Midge Purce is just one goal shy of climbing to third on Gotham’s all-time scoring list.

Fans can expect an exciting match filled with talent and intensity as Gotham aims to maintain its winning ways against a desperate Chicago side. This encounter marks the 33rd meeting between the two teams, with Gotham holding a slight edge in the all-time series. Last season, Gotham defeated Chicago 2-1 in their only regular-season meeting.

The match will be broadcast on CBS and available to stream on Paramount+. Make sure to tune in to see if Gotham can protect their home turf or if Chicago can bounce back from their challenging start to the season.