In their fourth consecutive home match, the Kansas City Current took on the Chicago Red Stars for the first time this regular season on a steamy Saturday night. The teams met twice during the NWSL Challenge Cup in the preseason tournament with the Current winning both of those matches. Both Challenge Cup matches ended with 2-1 scores in favor of Kansas City. Forward Kristen Hamilton (two goals), defender Alex Loera, and defender Hailie Mace were all goal scorers against Chicago while defender Bianca St.-Georges and midfielder Vanessa DiBernardo scored for the Red Stars in the Challenge Cup matches.