NWSL: NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Chicago Stars FC
NJ/NY Gotham FC is going head to head with Chicago Red Stars starting on 4 May 2025 at 12:00pm/17:00 UTC at Sports Illustrated Stadium stadium, Harrison city, USA.
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Match Preview
Chicago Stars FC (1-5-0, 3 pts) hits the road looking to gain momentum and get back in the win column, taking on Gotham FC (3-2-2, 11 pts) in a midday match at Sports Illustrated Stadium May 4. When the match kicks off at noon CT, the Stars will take the pitch aiming to become the second team to upset Gotham in as many weeks.
Club Lengthy History
The Chicago Stars and Gotham FC have a lengthy history, dating all the way back to each club’s time in the Women’s Professional Soccer league, when Gotham was known as Sky Blue FC.
The clubs represent two of the eight founding NWSL teams, and Chicago leads the all-time series 13-8-11 across all competitions.
Fans on both sides may recognize familiar names on the opposing roster, with former Chicago Stars, Tierna Davidson and Ella Stevens, now wearing Gotham FC jerseys and former Gotham midfielder, Maitane, now sporting Chicago’s crest.
Maitane has also spent time on the Spanish women’s national team like Gotham FC striker, Esther González.
The same goes for Chicago Star, Nádia Gomes, and Gotham’s Jéssica Silva with the Portuguese women’s national team.
Additionally, Chicago’s Ludmila and Gotham FC’s Bruninha are teammates on the Brazilian women’s national team.
Despite the hard-fought battle on the pitch that’s sure to come May 4, some hugs are likely to be shared after the final whistle.