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NWSL Releases 2016 Schedule

February 18, 2016 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Chicago Stars FC News Release


Chicago, Ill. - The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) unveiled today the Chicago Red Stars complete regular season schedule for the 2016 season. The Red Stars will begin their fourth season in the NWSL when they face Houston Dash on the road, Saturday, April 16.

The Chicago Red Stars first home game will kick-off at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois, the new home venue for the Red Stars, on Saturday, April 23 at 6 p.m. CT against Western New York Flash. The home stand will continue the following weekend when first-year NWSL club Orlando Pride and Alex Morgan come to Chicago on Sunday, May 1, for a 5 p.m. CT contest.

The 20 game schedule includes a four-game regional matchup against back-to-back reigning NWSL Champions FC Kansas City, with two slated at Toyota Park on Friday, May 13 and Wednesday, September 7.

The Red Stars play matches on four different days of the week this season, including nine weekend contests. In addition to playing five Saturday home games, Red Stars play host to four Saturday home games and one Wednesday home game at Toyota Park.

A true test will come down to the final four games for Chicago as they face fellow semifinal contenders Seattle Reign FC, FC Kansas City (twice) and Washington Spirit to close out the regular season. Once again, the top four teams in the standings qualify for a spot in the NWSL playoffs.

The NWSL will also be taking a majority of August off due to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

Chicago Red Stars begins its preseason preparation for the 2016 campaign in March with three match-ups against Illinois State University, Notre Dame and Northwestern University. A full preseason schedule can be found here.

United States Women's National team members Christen Press and Julie Johnston return to Chicago in 2016 and are joined by U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, who was acquired from the Boston Breakers during the offseason. Reigning NWSL Rookie of the Year Danielle Colaprico will enter into preseason with the Red Stars after earning her first call-up by the U.S. National Team during January camp.

Season tickets and flex packs are currently on sale, with individual tickets going on sale on Thursday, February 25 at 10 a.m. CT. Red Stars Season Ticket Memberships allow fans to experience the game at a completely different level, with major benefits including Toyota Park tours, invitations to Season Ticket Member events with the Red Stars team and discounts on merchandise and camps. For more information about becoming a Season Ticket Member, please call 773.697.8699 or visit here.

2016 Chicago Red Stars Schedule (home matches in CAPS)

Date & Time Opponent Venue

Saturday, @Houston Dash BBVA Compass Stadium

April 16

Saturday, WESTERN NEW Toyota Park

April 23 YORK FLASH

6 p.m. CT

Sunday, ORLANDO PRIDE Toyota Park

May 1

5 p.m. CT

Saturday, @Boston Breakers Jordan Field

May 7

Friday, @FC Kansas City Swope Soccer Village

May 13

Sunday, @Seattle Reign FC Memorial Stadium

May 22

Sunday, SKY BLUE FC Toyota Park

May 29

6 p.m. CT

Sunday, PORTLAND THORNS FC Toyota Park

June 12

5 p.m. CT

Saturday, BOSTON BREAKERS Toyota Park

June 18

7 p.m. CT

Wednesday, @Portland Thorns FC Providence Park

June 22

Friday, @Western New Sahlen's Stadium

July 1 New Flash

Saturday, @Washington Spirit Maryland SoccerPlex

July 9

Saturday, @Orlando Pride Orlando Citrus Bowl

July 16

Saturday, HOUSTON DASH Toyota Park

July 23

7 p.m. CT

Saturday, KC KANSAS CITY Toyota Park

July 30

7 p.m. CT

Saturday, @Sky Blue FC Yurcak Field

August 27

Sunday, SEATTLE REIGN FC Toyota Park

Sept. 4

6 p.m. CT

Wednesday, FC KANSAS CITY Toyota Park

Sept. 7

6 p.m. CT

Sunday, @FC Kansas City Swope Soccer Village

Sept. 11

Saturday, WASHINGTON SPIRIT Toyota Park

Sept. 24

7 p.m. CT

Schedule Breakdown:

Home Dates by Day of the Week:

Wednesday (1), Saturday (5), Sunday (4)

Road Dates by Day of the Week:

Wednesday (1), Friday (2), Saturday (5), Sunday (2)

Home Dates by Month:

April (1), May (2), June (2), July (2), August (0), September (3)

Road Dates by Month:

April (1), May (3), June (1), July (3), August (1), September (1)

Longest Homestand:

3 games (May 29, June 12, June 18)

Longest Road Trip:

4 games (June 22, July 1, July 9, July 16)

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