Sarah Woldmoe brace lifts Chicago over Kansas City

The Chicago Red Stars defeated Kansas City 3-0 at home on Saturday night, securing three points in the NWSL standings.

The Red Stars started on the front foot with Sarah Woldmoe nodding in a well-placed corner kick from Mallory Pugh, putting the game at 1-0 in the 35^th minute.

Some set piece magic for your Saturday night 😎#CHIvKC | https://t.co/iecT7II54a | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/SLGnX96Pn0

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 29, 2021

Woldmoe struck again in the 62^nd minute, punching in a loose ball off a set piece from Pugh to double Chicago’s lead.

Welcome to the Sarah Woldmoe show! #CHIvKC | https://t.co/iecT7II54a | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/0dRMnBc9AC

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 29, 2021

The Red Stars sealed the game in the 81^st minute with Katie Johnson heading in a lofted cross from Kealia Watt to make it 3-0.

The cross from Watt + the header from Johnson = 💥💥💥#CHIvKC | https://t.co/iecT7II54a | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/tEX3fkgmrY

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 29, 2021

Adrianna Franch made history despite the loss, becoming only the fifth player in league history to record 300 career saves. Franch spent most of her career with the Portland Thorns, where she played from 2016 until she was traded earlier this month to Kansas City.

300 career saves for AD! She is only the fifth player to reach the milestone.

Congrats @ADizzle23 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/D7KFRbUyyo

— KC NWSL (@KCWoSo) August 29, 2021

Next up: The Red Stars will take on Gotham FC on Saturday. Kansas City will host the North Carolina Courage on September 5^th.