Chicago Red Stars announce 2018 NWSL schedule
The Chicago Red Stars released their 24-game schedule for the National Women's Soccer League season, with the club opening the season on the road against the Houston Dash on March 25.
The Red Stars will host their home opener on March 31 against the Portland Thorns as the second game of a doubleheader that starts with the Chicago Fire hosting the Portland Timbers.
Chicago qualified for the playoffs last season for the third straight year, finishing 11-6-7 with 39 points before losing to North Carolina in the semifinal round. This season will mark Chicago's 10th year as a professional soccer club.
The 24-game NWSL schedule requires teams to face each other three times during the season. Chicago will host two games apiece with Portland, Orlando, Houston and Sky Blue FC.
For season tickets and flex packs, visit chicagoredstars.com. Single-game tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. For group tickets, call 773-697-8699.
2018 Chicago Red Stars schedule
Day, Date: Opponent
Sun., March 25: at Houston
Sat., March 31: vs. PORTLAND
Sat., April 14: at Utah
Wed., April 18: vs. HOUSTON
Sat., April 21: vs. SKY BLUE
Sat., April 28: at Washington
Wed., May 2: vs. ORLANDO
Sun., May 6: at NC Courage
Sat., May 12: vs. HOUSTON
Sat., May 19: at Seattle
Sat., May 26: vs. ORLANDO
Sat., June 2: at Washington
Sat., June 16: vs. PORTLAND
Sat., June 23: vs. UTAH
Sun., July 1: vs. WASHINGTON
Wed., July 4: at NC Courage
Sat., July 7: at Sky Blue
Sat., July 14: vs. SEATTLE
Sat., July 28: vs. SKY BLUE
Fri., Aug. 10: vs. NC COURAGE
Wed., Aug. 15: at Seattle
Sat., Aug. 18: at Portland
Sat., Aug. 25: at Orlando
Sat., Sept. 8: at Utah