Swanson scores in her second game back from maternity leave and the Stars down Bay FC 1-0
Swanson scored her first goal since returning from maternity leave, and Bay FC finished with two red cards as Chicago ended a four-game skid.
- On Sunday, Mallory Swanson scored the deciding goal in her second match back from maternity leave, propelling the Chicago Stars to a 1-0 victory over Bay FC.
- Bay FC struggled with discipline, receiving two red cards during the match after defender Aldana Cometti fouled Chicago forward Jordyn Huitema in the 11th minute.
- Chicago snapped a four-game losing streak with the victory, breaking the deadlock through Swanson's left-footed blast in the 70th minute.
- Elsewhere in the National Women's Soccer League, the Kansas City Current topped the Portland Thorns 3-1, while the Orlando Pride beat the San Diego Wave 1-0.
- Goalkeeper Jordyn Silkowitz received a red card in the 63rd minute for handling the ball outside her box, and Swanson was subbed off in stoppage time after a challenge from defender Maddie Moreau.
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Swanson scores in her second game back from maternity leave and the Stars down Bay FC 1-0
Mallory Swanson scored her first goal in her return since maternity leave, propelling the Chicago Stars to a 1-0 win over Bay FC, who were booked for two red cards in the match.
What we learned as two red cards condemn Bay FC to loss against Chicago Stars
Claire Hutton #8 of Bay FC reacts after a game between Chicago Stars FC and Bay FC at PayPal Park on May 24, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Elysia Su/SoccerBayArea) A red card against defender Aldana Cometti in the 12th minute and goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz in the second half reduced Bay FC to nine field players against the Chicago Stars. The last-place Stars took advantage to defeat Bay 1-0 thanks to Chicago winger Mallory Swanson’s goal in th…
Swanson nets first goal since her return as Stars, Current, and Pride claim wins on Sunday
Sunday’s National Women’s Soccer League slate featured a disciplined road performance from Chicago, a comeback win in Kansas City, and a tightly contested defensive battle in San Diego. Swanson scores as Chicago defeats Bay FC for first road win Chicago earned a 1-0 away win over Bay FC, with Mallory Swanson making an immediate impact in just her second appearance since returning from maternity leave. The match’s key turning point came early, wh…
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