Reported 11 months ago
The Chicago Red Stars set a new NWSL single-game attendance record with 35,038 fans at Wrigley Field, surpassing the previous record of 34,130. Despite the rainy weather, the stadium was packed as the Red Stars faced Bay F.C., although they lost 2-1. The match featured special moments like Maybelle Blair delivering the match ball and Mallory Pugh receiving flowers from her husband, Dansby Swanson. The event required significant efforts to transform Wrigley Field from a baseball field to a soccer field and showcased the connection between the Red Stars and the Chicago Cubs through shared ownership by the Ricketts family.
Source: YAHOO