Photos: Chicago Red Stars set NWSL attendance record at Wrigley Field

Photos: Chicago Red Stars set NWSL attendance record at Wrigley Field

Photos from the Chicago Red Stars’ 2-1 loss to Bay FC on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Wrigley Field. The match drew 35,038 fans, setting a National Women’s Soccer League record. Seattle Reign FC held the previous record at 34,130 for Megan Rapinoe’s final regular-season appearance on Oct. 6, 2023.

Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson speaks to the referee during a match against Bay FC on June 8, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Bay FC players celebrate after scoring during the game against the Chicago Red Stars at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Red Stars midfielder Chicago Red Stars midfielder Leilanni Nesbeth (13) brings the ball up during their game against Bay FC at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
The Chicago Red Stars host Bay FC for a game at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Bay FC players celebrate after scoring during the game against the Chicago Red Stars at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson and her teammates walk onto the field before their game against Bay FC at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Bay FC players celebrate after scoring during the game against the Chicago Red Stars at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
The Chicago Red Stars host Bay FC for a game at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Red Stars midfielder Cari Roccaro (4) battles Bay FC Tess Boade for the ball during their game at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson (9) brings the ball up the field during their game against Bay FC at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Red Stars midfielder Julia Bianchi (5) brings the ball up during their game against Bay FC at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Red Stars defender Natalia Kuikka (12) battles Bay FC Tess Boade for the ball during their game at Wrigley Field on June 8, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Red Stars midfielder Julia Bianchi, left, battles Bay FC Kiki’s Pickett on June 8, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson brings the ball up the field during their match against Bay FC on June 8, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Red Stars midfielder Leilanni Nesbeth, left, gets past Bay FC’s Alyssa Malonson on June 8, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch the Chicago Red Stars warm up before their game against Bay FC on June 8, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Red Stars players warm up before their game against Bay FC on June 8, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Elena Vlahos and her brother Teddy Vlahos play soccer at Gallagher Way before the Chicago Red Stars-Bay FC match on June 8, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)