Gotham FC was on the road for three straight games and can now finally play in front of the home fans again. They face Chicago Stars, who recently parted ways with their head coach and sit at the bottom of the NWSL table. Gotham FC is on a five-game winstreak against the Stars – can they make it six? Let’s find out about the potential line-ups, statistics and where to watch Gotham FC vs. Chicago Stars.
Gotham FC vs. Chicago Stars: Team News & Possible Line-ups
The possible line-ups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News Gotham FC
Availability report (updated on the 3rd of May):
Out: Jess Carter (thigh), Tierna Davidson (SEI – knee), Shelby Hogan (D45 – thumb), Rose Lavelle (ankle), Gabi Portilho (hip), Jéssica Silva (excused absence)
Questionable: None
International Duty: None
On Sophia Cook: “We still have to finalize things. She’s been out for quite a bit. We’ve been away with the team training for twlve days. Getting her back, Washington is probably the closest place somebody can get to, and we thought it was important for her to be with the team and do the sessions we did. She is someone that is very exciting and young, and I think our fans will really love her but obviously we are waiting for the complete green light. Hopefully, it comes soon.”
What the coach has to say:
Juan Carlos AmorĂłs previewed the home game against Chicago Stars:
On how the season has gone so far: “I’m very happy with the team. There was obviously a big change, going from last year into this year. We also knew that the start of the year was going to be hard for us. Either way, whoever we were playing, then the schedule came out and we have five away games out of seven – three away games in a week.
“So, coming to this point and being in the position we are in, we are fourth or fifth. Winning in such difficult places like Chicago, Washington and getting positive results in Seattle and Houston. I am very happy but what I am even more happy about is the environment and how some of the players are already adapting to the league.”
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Gotham FC vs. Chicago Stars:
- Berger
- Reale
- Sonnett
- Bruninha
- Purce
- Martin
- Howell
- Torres
- Schupansku
- Geyse
- González
Team News Chicago Stars
Availability report (updated on the 3rd of May):
Out: Jenna Bike (thigh), Natalia Kuikka (D45 – knee), Mallory Swanson (excused absence)
Questionable: None
International Duty: None
What the coach has to say:
Chicago Stars head into their first match with interim head coach Masaki Hemmi, who took over after Lorne Donaldson and the club parted ways. The team faces a big challenge as the last time they beat Gotham was in August 2022. The biggest threat from Gotham comes from Esther González, the current NWSL top scorer with seven goals.
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Chicago Stars against Gotham FC:
- Naeher
- Biegalski
- Roccaro
- Staab
- Malham
- Joseph
- LĂłpez
- Franklin
- Grosso
- Schlegel
- Ludmila
Gotham FC vs. Chicago Stars: Previous Meetings & Stats
Gotham FC and Chicago Stars have a long history of encounters, with Gotham winning the last five. However, Chicago had a dominant spell in 2021 and 2022, securing four back-to-back wins.
Chicago Stars currently sit at the bottom of the table, while Gotham are in 5th place. With top teams KC Current, Washington spirit and Orlando Pride all losing their matches this weekend, Gotham has a chance to break into the top three if they secure a win. Chicago has only earned three points this season, with a win over Bay FC, all the other games were lost – can they turn it around this weekend?
| Team & Head-to-Head Streaks | ||
 | No clean sheet | 10 |
 | Over 2.5 goals | 4/5 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 6/8 |
| First to concede | 8/10 |
| Wins (h2h) | 5 |
| First to score (h2h) | 4/5 |
Where can I watch the National Women’s Soccer League Gotham FC vs. Chicago Stars?
You can watch Gotham FC vs. Chicago Stars live on CBS. More information:
US based fans can watch on Prime Video, ION Network, CBS, ABC, Paramount+ and ESPN, while Optus Sport broadcasts the matches for Australian fans. Then there is NWSL+, but some games are geo-blocked, so make sure to check which ones you can watch. If they are geo-blocked it means another streaming service is broadcasting the game.
When was the last meeting between Gotham FC vs. Chicago Stars?
The last meeting was on the 12th of October 2024, thanks to goals fro González and Biyendolo.
What is Gotham FC vs. Chicago Stars kick-off time?
Gotham FC vs. Chicago Stars kicks off at 12:00 PM on Sunday May 4th at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
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