Wrigley Field to Host NWSL Game on June 8

The Chicago Red Stars will host Bay FC at Wrigley Field on June 8, making it the first National Women’s Soccer League match played at one of the country’s most iconic venues.

The undefeated Red Stars will take on Bay FC in their second meeting of the season. The Red Stars feature four players who have been called up to represent their respective countries in international competitions this April, including U.S. National Team stars Naeher and Mallory Swanson. Bay FC is the newest NWSL franchise and recently set a Bay Area women’s professional soccer record by selling out the team’s home opener on March 30.

“Wrigley Field is one of the most iconic sports venues in the country,” said Red Stars team captain Alyssa Naeher. “This is a unique opportunity for us to bring further visibility to our team and women’s soccer. Chicago has always been an incredible sports town with such a rich history; I can’t wait to compete on the field, under the lights, in front of our dedicated Chicago fans from every part of the city.”

Since 2016, the Chicago Red Stars have played most home matches at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Prior to SeatGeek Stadium, the club played at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois from 2013 to 2015. Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is the second-oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and has played host to a variety of events including college football games.

“Playing at Wrigley Field will be the event that fans of the Red Stars, Cubs and Chicago sports won’t want to miss,” said Chicago Red Stars President Karen Leetzow. “I’d like to thank the Cubs for inviting us to Wrigley Field and giving these elite athletes the stage they deserve. We look forward to representing our great city and showing Chicago fans and the country how talented this club is and the intense level of competition that exists on the pitch every week in the NWSL and in Chicago’s backyard.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome the Chicago Red Stars to Wrigley Field,” said Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney. “This is a historic first for both organizations. We’re proud to join forces with the Red Stars to bring this event to life for the players, fans and our city.”