It’s a massive NWSL matchup this weekend in Bridgeview as the Chicago Red Stars host the North Carolina Courage in a match that has major implications for both clubs’ 2025 playoff fortunes.
The Red Stars (9-2-10, 29 points, 6th in the NWSL) are currently only three points below North Carolina (10-2-9, 32 points, 5th in the NWSL) in the NWSL table as both look to climb into one of the playoff spots that ensures a home match in at least the quarterfinals on the weekend of November 9-10.
Chicago is riding high after consecutive 1-0 wins and should have close to a full bench on Sunday. Rosella Ayane is expected to finally make her Red Stars debut after joining on loan from Tottenham and Ludmila will look to build on her performance last weekend when she scored her first NWSL goal…