Chicago Stars FC NWSL's Tessa Dellarose scored her first professional goal in her first start, helping the team secure a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Current in the National Women's Soccer League. The match, played at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, saw the Stars spend a majority of time on defense but play with more attacking confidence in the second half. Dellarose, who was on the 2024 NCAA championship team at North Carolina, scored in the 42nd minute off Sam Staab's corner, bicycle-kicking the ball with her left foot after a failed attempt by the Current to clear it from the box. The Current, winners of the NWSL Shield last season, had several more offensive chances than the Stars. In the 50th minute, Jordyn Huitema scored Chicago's second goal, running in and heading the crossing attack from Ryan Gareis. Haley Hopkins subbed into the match for the Current in the second half and put Kansas City on the board in the 57th minute. Penelope Hocking had an opportunity to tie it late, but the attempt was wide right. The win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend. Chicago Stars FC NWSL's win came in windy conditions at their new home stadium. The team's performance showed improvement from their previous match, with more attacking confidence in the second half. The Stars' defense was tested, but they managed to hold off the Current's offense. The match was an important win for Chicago Stars FC NWSL, giving them their first victory of the season.