OT: NWSL's Chicago Stars to play at Martin Stadium in 2026?

[CappyNU]

Looks like the lakeside stadium will get some more use before New Ryan Field opens...

City greenlights Chicago Stars to play at NU's lakefront stadium - Evanston RoundTable

City officials have approved the Chicago Stars FC to play 16 home matches at Northwestern's Martin Stadium in 2026, allowing the professional women's

evanstonroundtable.com

 

[EagerFan]

Looks like they're set up to do so and are going to playtest the field in the fall. That could be cool and I'd guess they'll pick up some student fans in the seats if the ticket prices aren't too crazy.

 

[docrugby1]

This reminds me of the Bears requesting to use Dyche in the 60's but Woody Hayes and other coaches(Michigan)said it would give NU a recruiting advantage, therefore the B1G refused to allow it

 

[NJCat]

Gonna play on brand new turf:

 

[stpaulcat]

What was wrong with the original turf--only a year old?

 

[OblioCat]

What was wrong with the original turf--only a year old?

Maybe it’s a FIFA requirement for field rating.