How to watch today's Chicago Stars vs Gotham NWSL game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The Chicago Stars will face off against Gotham in Friday's NWSL game at SeatGeek Stadium.

The hosts played two friendlies ahead of the tie, losing 1-0 against both Corinthians and Palmeiras, while Gotham will be back in action for the first time since their last league outing on June 21.

As Gotham aim for their third straight win when the second half of the league resumes, the Stars' last league result was a 1-0 loss at Portland Thorns.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Chicago Stars vs Gotham online - TV channels & live streams

NWSL+

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In the United States (US) and worldwide, the NWSL match between Chicago Stars and Gotham will be available to watch and stream online live on NWSL+.

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Chicago Stars vs Gotham kick-off time

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The NWSL match between Chicago Stars and Gotham will be played at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, United States.

It will kick off at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET on Friday, August 1, in the US.

Team news & squads

Chicago Stars vs Gotham FC lineups

Chicago Stars

4-1-2-1-2

Formation

4-3-3

GOT

1

A. Naeher

3

S. Staab

4

C. Roccaro

32

T. Malham

77

M. Lopez

12

N. Kuikka

24

J. Bike

21

J. Grosso

16

M. Hayashi

14

L. da Silva

34

A. Schlegel

30

A. Berger

6

E. Sonnett

27

J. Carter

14

N. Martin

4

L. Reale

16

R. Lavelle

7

J. Howell

8

T. Torres

34

K. Harper

11

S. Schupansky

23

M. Purce

4-3-3

GOT

CST

-Line up

• 1

  A. Naeher

• 3

  S. Staab

• 4

  C. Roccaro

  65’

• 32

  T. Malham

• 77

  M. Lopez

• 12

  N. Kuikka

• 24

  J. Bike

  72’

• 21

  J. Grosso

  68’

• 16

  M. Hayashi

  25’

  46’

• 14

  L. da Silva

  36’

• 34

  A. Schlegel

  68’

  86’

Substitutes

• 23

  M. Johnson

• 22

  H. Mackiewicz

• 10

  S. Groom

  46’

• 19

  M. Wood

• 7

  A. Cook

• 26

  N. Gomes

  72’

• 20

  B. Franklin

  86’

• 2

  S. Cary

• 6

  K. Hendrich

  65’

Manager

• M. Hemmi

GOT

-Line up

• 30

  A. Berger

• 6

  E. Sonnett

• 27

  J. Carter

  77’

• 14

  N. Martin

  12’

  46’

• 4

  L. Reale

• 16

  R. Lavelle

  62’

• 7

  J. Howell

• 8

  T. Torres

• 34

  K. Harper

  39’

  62’

• 11

  S. Schupansky

  39’

• 23

  M. Purce

  18’

Substitutes

• 5

  J. Hasbo

• 10

  Geyse

  62’

• 17

  M. Whitham

• 21

  S. Cook

  77’

• 3

  Bruninha

  18’

• 22

  M. Freeman

  46’

• 1

  S. Hogan

• 28

  K. Stengel

  62’

• 19

  K. Duran

Manager

• J. Amoros

Chicago Stars team news

The club have extended the contracts of Nadia Gomes and Stephanie Sparkowski, while deciding not to renew the contract of Catherine Barry. Defender Justina Gaynor and midfielder Chardonnay Curran have also parted ways with the club.

Having re-signed midfielder Bea Franklin, the Stars activated Mackenzie Wood and Alyssa Naeher from the 45-day injury list, with all of them available for selection for Friday's matchup.

Gotham team news

The Bats resigned forward Katie Stengel from WSL 2 side Crystal Palace for an undisclosed transfer fee, while head coach Juan Carlos Amoros confirmed that Esther Gonzalez is unavailable due to injury.

Another good news for the Gotham fans was the contract extension of defender Tierna Davidson.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CST

Last 5 matches

GOT

0

Wins

1

Draw

4

Wins

• Gotham FC

  0

  -

  0

  Chicago Stars

• Chicago Stars

  0

  -

  2

  Gotham FC

• Gotham FC

  2

  -

  1

  Chicago Stars

• Gotham FC

  2

  -

  1

  Chicago Stars

• Chicago Stars

  1

  -

  2

  Gotham FC

3

Goals scored

8

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

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