A generally dull scoreless draw is enough to send Chicago to the playoffs, but key injuries could pose problems in the postseason
The Red Stars went to Kansas City and did what they needed to do. But they did so at significant cost.
In a tight, tense, and very physical match, Chicago fought their hosts to a scoreless draw, enough to secure their place in the NWSL playoffs for the second year in a row.
But the Red Stars may head into the postseason in a weakened state. Sam Johnson is still on the injured list after a bad tackle on Wednesday against FCKC at Toyota Park.