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Louisville vs Chicago Stars race
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The gist
Chicago Stars (4-15-1) host Racing Louisville (7-11-2) on Aug 23, 2026. Louisville seeks fifth straight win; Stars lost four of last five.
Background
Chicago Stars are at the bottom of the NWSL standings with 13 points, having lost four of their last five matches, including a 5-0 defeat to Houston Dash. Racing Louisville, with 23 points, are in better form, winning four of their last five games. The two teams met on August 1, 2026, when Louisville won 2-1 at home.
How it unfolded
- Aug 1, 2026Racing Louisville beat Chicago Stars 2-1 at home in their first meeting this season.
- Aug 12, 2026Karina Báez named interim head coach of Chicago Stars for the remainder of the 2026 NWSL season.
- Aug 19, 2026Chicago Stars lost 5-0 to Houston Dash; Racing Louisville beat Seattle Reign 2-1.
- Aug 23, 2026Chicago Stars host Racing Louisville at Martin Stadium, kickoff 1 p.m. CT on CBS Sports Network.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Chicago Stars official site previews the match, noting the team's need to get back in the win column.
- Analysts
- Oddschecker notes Chicago's slide and Louisville's strong form, suggesting Louisville are favorites.