{"id":692199,"date":"2026-05-25T07:44:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/692199\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T07:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:44:13","slug":"swanson-scores-in-her-second-game-back-from-maternity-leave-and-the-stars-down-bay-fc-1-0-winnipeg-free-press","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/692199\/","title":{"rendered":"Swanson scores in her second game back from maternity leave and the Stars down Bay FC 1-0 \u2013 Winnipeg Free Press"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mallory Swanson scored her first goal in her return since maternity leave, propelling the Chicago Stars to a 1-0 win Sunday over Bay FC, who were booked for two red cards in the match.<\/p>\n

In other action around the National Women\u2019s Soccer League, the Kansas City Current topped the Portland Thorns 3-1 and the Orlando Pride beat San Diego Wave 1-0.<\/p>\n

On a breakaway in the 11th minute, Chicago forward Jordyn Huitema was fouled near the top of the box by Bay defender Aldana Cometti and received a red card as a result. The ensuing free kick by midfielder Brianna Pinto was denied by goalkeeper Jordyn Silkowitz.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFILE – Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson (9) plays in an NWSL soccer match against the Orlando Pride, March 29, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo\/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)<\/p>\n

Despite being down a player, it appeared as if Bay FC (3-5-2) took the lead on Taylor Huff\u2019s right-footed shot in the 39th minute. After video review, the goal was called back due to offsides.<\/p>\n

Attempting to stop a long ball over the top, Silkowitz came out of her box and handled the ball resulting in Bay FC\u2019s second red card of the game in the 63rd minute.<\/p>\n

Chicago (3-8-0) finally broke the deadlock through Swanson\u2019s left-footed blast in the 70th. In just her second game back from maternity leave, the forward scored her first goal since July 6, 2024.<\/p>\n

Swanson was subbed off in stoppage time after going down from a challenge of defender Maddie Moreau.<\/p>\n

The Stars snapped a four-game losing streak with the win.<\/p>\n

LaBonta and Chawinga score in Current comeback<\/p>\n

The Current tied an NWSL record by extending their home unbeaten streak to 22 games with their win over the Thorns.<\/p>\n

Portland forward Sophia Wilson opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a left-footed shot that beat goalkeeper Lorena near-post for the 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n

Current captain Lo\u2019eau LaBonta leveled the match in the 41st with her first goal of the season.<\/p>\n

Reigning MVP Temwa Chawinga was left wide open and calmly finished for her sixth goal of the season and the 2-1 lead in the 63rd. Chawinga found substitute Haley Hopkins in stoppage time for the margin.<\/p>\n

All three losses and goals allowed for the Portland Thorns (7-3-2) have come on the road.<\/p>\n

The Current (6-5-0) remain undefeated in five home matches this season.<\/p>\n

Payne scores for Pride on the road<\/p>\n

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After missing last season due to injury, Nicole Payne scored her first professional goal in just her third game back for the Orlando Pride (4-5-2).<\/p>\n

In first half stoppage time, Payne\u2019s pinpoint shot from outside the box provided visiting Orlando the 1-0 lead that they would never relinquish to the Wave (7-4-1).<\/p>\n

Anna Moorhouse made five saves for her fourth clean sheet of the season.<\/p>\n

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