Chicago Red Stars knocked out of playoffs
The Chicago Red Stars' historic first-ever participation in the National Women's Soccer League playoffs came to a bit of a bizarre end on Sunday afternoon. Despite putting up a strong performance and outshooting visiting FC Kansas City 18-11 over the course of 90 minutes, Head Coach Rory Dames' squad came up short against the defending champs, who earned a 3-0 victory courtesy of ruthless finishing and well-organized team defending.
Striker Amy Rodriguez bagged a brace for the visitors, and fellow U.S. Women's National Team ace Nicole Barnhart made 9 saves in net to preserve the shutout against furiously attacking Red Stars.
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