Chicago Stars FC’s Ludmila scored the fastest hat trick in National Women’s Soccer League history to complete Chicago’s three-goal comeback at home against the North Carolina Courage on Aug. 22.
After a scoreless first half, both teams were prolific in the second. Ludmila scored in the 76th, 81st and 86th minutes, thanks to two assists from Sam Staab; Manaka Hayashi provided the other.
Chicago Stars’ Ludmila. Photo by Ben Solomon_Chicago Stars FC (1).png
Ludmila scored Chicago’s first hat trick since June 30, 2019, when Sam Kerr performed the feat. With the tie, the Stars remain undefeated under interim head coach Ella Masar.
The Stars now head to the nation’s capital with a four-match undefeated streak to face off with the Washington Spirit at Audi Field on Sunday, Aug. 31, at 3 p.m. CT. Stars fans can join the club for a watch party at Chicago Stars FC’s Summer Fest at 1508 W. Jarvis Ave.
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