On June 25, the Chicago Red Stars put up a tough fight but ultimately fell to the host New Jersey/New York Gotham FC 2-1.
Red Stars midfielder Cari Roccaro scored the team's lone goal.
Roccaro's goal was her first as a Red Star. Also, Roccaro ranked in the top five Red Stars in passes completed (22), passes completed in the final third (seven) and tackles won (two).
Sarah Griffith earned her first minutes with the club after a stint on the 45-day disabled list.
Chicago will next take on the San Diego Wave FC on Saturday, July 1, at 7 p.m. CT at SeatGeek Stadium.
Andrew Davis