When the Chicago Red Stars take on Sky Blue FC in tonight’s NWSL Challenge Cup Semifinal (9 p.m. CT, CBS All Access), it’ll be a matchup of two fairly similar teams, at least on paper.
Both teams have scored only two goals through five games. Both teams have allowed three goals in the tournament. Both teams advanced out of their quarterfinal match by winning on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
Here’s where the teams are different: Chicago finds itself in a sixth consecutive NWSL semifinal. Sky Blue was a disaster of a club in recent years, but new leadership has them trending in the right direction.