For the first time in franchise history, the Chicago Red Stars have opened the season with two straight wins.
They now top the NWSL table, becoming the first team in league history to win their first two matches in a season after finishing in last place the previous year.
They’re joined atop the table by Kansas City, who has also won two straight after finishing last year in 11th place.
Meanwhile, heavy favorites Portland and San Diego both sit at the bottom of the table, with neither one registering a regular season win so far. The Wave did win the Challenge Cup ahead of the season, beating Gotham FC.
First year Red Stars coach Lorne Donaldson said that he’s happy with the team’s start but noted “there is a long, long, long, long way to go.”
Elsewhere over the weekend, Spirit rookies Hal Hershfeldt and Croix Bethune scored crucial strikes in a 2-1 come from behind win over Bay FC. Utah Royals FC beat the Courage 2-1 to earn their first win since their return to the NWSL. And Brazilian legend Marta had a magnificent strike with two minutes left in regulation to help Orlando secure a draw against Angel City.
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