Ally Schlegel’s 2nd-half goal gives Chicago Stars a 1-1 tie with Gotham FC

Ally Schlegel scored in the 68th minute to give the Chicago Stars a 1-1 draw with Gotham FC on Friday night at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.

Khyah Harper scored her first professional goal to give Gotham (5-5-4) a 1-0 lead in the 39th minute. The diving header was assisted by fellow rookie Sarah Schupansky.

Schlegel’s goal came from Shea Groom playing a corner kick short to Julia Grosso, who crossed the ball to the back post.

Gotham forward Midge Purce left with a hamstring injury in the 18th minute. In April, Purce returned from an ACL injury that had sidelined her for 13 months.

Just six days after winning the 2025 Women’s European Championship in Basel, Switzerland, with England, Gotham defender Jess Carter started and played 77 minutes

The Stars (1-9-4) extended their winless run to nine matches.

Originally Published: August 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM CDT