Scouting: Chicago Red Stars @ Washington Freedom

When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Maryland SoccerPlex

TV: None

Scouting the Red Stars: Central defender Kate Markgraf could miss the game with a concussion. The Red Stars (5-9-6, 21 points) need to make a playoff push soon.

Scouting the Freedom: Abby Wambach leads the Freedom (5-8-7, 22 points) with 9 goals and 8 assists.

Next game: vs. FC Gold Pride, Sunday.