The Chicago Red Stars’ season ended Nov. 8 with a 4-1 loss to the host Orlando Pride in the quarterfinals round of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
Rookie Jameese Joseph, 22, scored Chicago’s only goal and became the second youngest player to score in the NWSL playoffs behind Washington’s Trinity Rodman.
Also of note: Alyssa Naeher made her seventh career playoff appearance and start for the Red Stars—the most appearances and starts for one club by a goalkeeper in NWSL history. In addition, the match was Chicago’s 11th all-time playoff game, tying Seattle for second most in NWSL history (with both being behind Portland, which has 14, including that squad’s upcoming match).
Orlando now advances to the semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Inter&Co Stadium, according to MLS Multiplex. The team will face the winner of the quarterfinal between the Kansas City Current and North Carolina Courage.
Starting next season, the Red Stars will be rebranded as the Chicago Stars Football Club.