It’s a word that comes to mind this week as the Chicago Red Stars prepare for another appearance in the NWSL playoffs. After the Red Stars 3-2 victory over the Houston Dash on September 23rd, they were assured a spot in the semifinals.
After the regular season finale against Portland, The Red Stars would learn their playoff fate. Chicago would faceoff against the NWSL Shield winning North Carolina Courage in Cary, NC.
The Red Stars are one of the few teams who enjoyed success against the Courage this season and have been one of the more dominant teams on the road in the NWSL.