Swanson scores in her second game back from maternity leave and the Stars down Bay FC 1-0
Mallory Swanson made a successful return to soccer after maternity leave, scoring the only goal in the Chicago Stars' 1-0 victory over Bay FC. The match saw Bay FC receive two red cards, impacting their performance. This win ended a four-game losing streak for the Stars in the National Women’s Soccer League.
- ▪Mallory Swanson scored her first goal since returning from maternity leave.
- ▪Bay FC received two red cards during the match.
- ▪The Chicago Stars ended a four-game losing streak with this victory.
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