Photos: Chicago Stars defeat Orlando Pride in the ‘Lakefront Faceoff’ in Evanston

September 8, 2025 by Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Stars defeated the Orlando Pride 5-2 in the “Lakefront Faceoff” at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.

Chicago Stars midfielder Bea Franklin (20) celebrates after she scored during the second half against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars players celebrate after midfielder Bea Franklin (20) scored during the second half against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars players celebrate after midfielder Bea Franklin (20) scored during the second half against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) protects the ball from Orlando Pride defender Emily Sams (6) during the second half at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars forward Jameese Joseph (8) and other teammates celebrate with midfielder Julia Grosso (21) after Grosso scored a goal in the second half against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) battles with Orlando Pride defender Cori Dyke (12) during the second half at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) hugs forward Ally Schlegel (34) after Ludmila scored the Stars' fifth goal of the game against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) hugs forward Ally Schlegel (34) after Ludmila scored the Stars’ fifth goal of the game against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Orlando Pride defender Rafaelle Souza (4) blocks a shot from Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) during the first half at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Orlando Pride defender Rafaelle Souza (4) battles Chicago Stars forward Jameese Joseph (8) in the first half at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher (1) prepares to pass the ball during the first half against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Orlando Pride midfielder Angelina (15) battles Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) for the ball during the first half at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars forward Ally Schlegel (34) brings the ball toward the goal during the first half against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars forward Ally Schlegel (34) brings the ball down the field during the first half against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Orlando Pride defender Rafaelle Souza (4) battles Chicago Stars forward Jameese Joseph (8) after Joseph got past Orlando Pride goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse (1) in the first half at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars defender Sam Staab (3) takes a free kick during the second half against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars players celebrate after defender Sam Staab (3) scored the first goal of the game on a free kick during the second half against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars play Orlando Pride in the second half at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars play Orlando Pride in the second half at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) poses for a photo with young soccer players Zuri Toland, left, and Noureen Eltoumi after the Stars beat the Orlando Pride 5-2 at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

The Chicago Stars and Orlando Pride players walk onto the field before the game at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars FC midfielder Julia Grosso (21) and midfielder Bea Franklin (20) sign autographs after beating the Orlando Pride 5-2 at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars forward Mallory Swanson leaves the field after the Stars beat the Orlando Pride 5-2 at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars President Karen Leetzow smiles during the national anthem before the game against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars co-owner Laura Ricketts, left, stands with Stars President Karen Leetzow during the national anthem before the game against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher (1) signs autographs for fans after the Stars beat the Orlando Pride 5-2 at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars midfielder Bea Franklin (20) and Stars forward Ally Schlegel (34) do a dance for a fan video after the Stars beat the Orlando Pride 5-2 at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) poses for a photo with fans after the Stars beat the Orlando Pride 5-2 at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars fans celebrate after the Stars defeat Orlando Pride 5-2 at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars fans celebrate after the Stars defeat Orlando Pride 5-2 at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars fans celebrate after the Stars defeat Orlando Pride 5-2 at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Fans cheer after Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) scored the Stars' fifth goal of the game against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Fans cheer after Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) scored the Stars’ fifth goal of the game against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars fans celebrate after the Stars beat the Orlando Pride 5-2 at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Fans cheer after Chicago Stars defender Sam Staab (3) scored the first goal of the game during the second half against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Stars fans get ready for the second half of the game against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

A young Chicago Stars fan cheers during the Stars game against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

A Chicago Stars fan waves a Chicago flag after the Stars beat the Orlando Pride 5-2 at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

A Chicago Stars fan walks along the field during halftime in the game against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Fans reach out to tag players' hands before the Chicago Stars game against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Fans reach out to tag players’ hands before the Chicago Stars game against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Fans arrive at Martin Stadium before the Chicago Stars game against Orlando Pride in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Fans look at T-shirts before the Chicago Stars game against Orlando Pride at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

A young Chicago Stars fan walks along the rocks near Martin Stadium before the Stars game against Orlando Pride in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Fans sit near the water outside Martin Stadium before the Chicago Stars game against Orlando Pride in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)