Chicago Stars will host Bay FC in an NWSL regular season match on August 9, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM. It is the kind of midseason meeting that can matter quickly for two teams sitting in the lower half of the table, where every point starts to carry extra weight.
The Stars enter the game having lost four of their last five league matches, a run that has put added pressure on Martin Sjoegren’s side. Bay FC have also been struggling, and both clubs arrive knowing that another setback would make it harder to climb back into the race.
Recent form for Chicago Stars and Bay FC
Chicago’s recent league results have been uneven. They beat Utah Royals 3-2 on July 5, then fell 2-1 to Racing Louisville on August 1. That means the Stars have one win and four defeats in their last five league matches, with five goals scored in that stretch.
Bay FC’s latest result was a 2-3 loss to Seattle Reign FC on August 2. More broadly, their recent league run has also left them searching for consistency. The result against Seattle continued a stretch in which points have been hard to find, even though Bay FC have shown enough attacking threat to stay competitive in matches.
Who is in charge?
Chicago Stars are managed by Martin Sjoegren, while Bay FC are coached by Emma Coates. Neither side has confirmed injury or suspension information available at this stage, so the focus remains on form, structure and execution rather than lineup changes.
That makes the tactical picture fairly straightforward. Chicago need a steadier performance at home after a difficult league run, while Bay FC will be looking to turn recent close games into a result that lifts them out of their own slump.
What happened when they last met?
The teams last met on May 24, 2026, when Chicago Stars won 1-0 away at Bay FC. Chicago will try to repeat that result on home turf, while Bay FC have a chance to respond and level the season series.
With both teams under pressure and the standings still tight enough for momentum to matter, this match offers more than just another regular season date. At 7:00 PM on August 9, it is a chance for one side to halt a slide and for the other to keep the damage from growing.
