The Washington Spirit return from the international break to face the Chicago Red Stars on the road today. Chicago sits in 2nd place and has won three straight games, making them a very tough opponent for the 9th place Spirit. Chicago started the season off poorly - losing two of their first three games - but since then has dominated the league and in late May posted back to back wins against the first place North Carolina Courage.
The Spirit have played two matches this so far this year against top teams: a 1-0 loss to North Carolina and a 6-2 defeat against Seattle.