Chicago's new-look backline fails their first test as the Red Stars are brought down to earth
The Red Stars have a lot of work ahead of them.
A strong-on-paper Chicago team folded into a heap of shakiness and uncertainty as the Houston Dash cruised to a dominant 3-1 performance to open the 2016 NWSL season.
CRS got off to a promising early start when Christen Press pounced on a defensive error and slotted the ball Lydia Williams to open a 1-0 lead in the 13th minute.
And it was all downhill from there.