![Despite an excellent game against Randoms FC, the Chicago Gold Stars held at 0-0 on Saturday, April 16th. According to Santina Croniser, “Of all the teams I’ve managed, this was the best we’ve played to date. I’m really proud of how far we’ve come as a club.” Co-Manager Nicole Bashor expanded on the topic, stating [...]](http://www.chicagogoldstars.com/files/2011/04/DSC_01061-536x400.jpg "Sigh, Another Tie")
![After a slow first half, the Chciago Gold Stars came back to tie their second game in the Illinois Women’s Soccer League (IWSL Premier), managed by the Windy City Wanderers and Sports Monster. While the team “That’s what she said” edged ahead of the Gold Stars in the first half, Nicole Munsy found the back [...]](http://www.chicagogoldstars.com/files/2011/04/DSC_0147-e1302719012774.jpg "2nd Gold Stars women's spring soccer game is a tie")
![The Chicago Gold Stars started the 2011 spring season with a 0-1 loss against Lime Green Jelly. Nicole Bashor explained that “Britta and Yvonne really started to get things going in the second half…but our offense, we struggled a bit. I think getting Steph and Amy back in the midfield, and getting Rocky back from [...]](http://www.chicagogoldstars.com/files/2011/04/DSC_0131-640x400.jpg "Spring soccer season begins at Lincoln Park")
![Despite an excellent game against Randoms FC, the Chicago Gold Stars held at 0-0 on Saturday, April 16th. According to Santina Croniser, “Of all the teams I’ve managed, this was the best we’ve played to date. I’m really proud of how far we’ve come as a club.” Co-Manager Nicole Bashor expanded on the topic, stating [...]](http://www.chicagogoldstars.com/files/2011/04/DSC_01061-195x110.jpg "Sigh, Another Tie")
![After a slow first half, the Chciago Gold Stars came back to tie their second game in the Illinois Women’s Soccer League (IWSL Premier), managed by the Windy City Wanderers and Sports Monster. While the team “That’s what she said” edged ahead of the Gold Stars in the first half, Nicole Munsy found the back [...]](http://www.chicagogoldstars.com/files/2011/04/DSC_0147-e1302719012774-195x110.jpg "2nd Gold Stars women's spring soccer game is a tie")
![The Chicago Gold Stars started the 2011 spring season with a 0-1 loss against Lime Green Jelly. Nicole Bashor explained that “Britta and Yvonne really started to get things going in the second half…but our offense, we struggled a bit. I think getting Steph and Amy back in the midfield, and getting Rocky back from [...]](http://www.chicagogoldstars.com/files/2011/04/DSC_0131-195x110.jpg "Spring soccer season begins at Lincoln Park")
The Chicago Gold Stars is a women’s soccer team in Chicago, IL that plays year-round. We are an open and welcoming team of women with varying skill levels. We play in several leagues in the Chicago-land area including both indoor soccer and outdoor soccer. Whether you’re just starting out, haven’t dusted off those spikes since high school, or played division I soccer, you have a home with the Chicago Gold Stars.
Indoor Soccer Leagues
Currently, our indoor team plays in the Windy City Wanderer’s IWSL Women’s Indoor League at Chicago Indoor Sports. This winter soccer league plays 6 v 6 on a beautiful turf field in the south-west side of the city. We’d love it if you would contact us to play.
Outdoor Soccer Leagues
In the past, we participated in the Windy City Wanderer’s inaugural outdoor season though the IWSL (Illinois Women’s Soccer League) in the Illinois State Soccer Association. We won first place, which included a bar tab! Games are played on a full field (11 v 11).
Our CMSA (Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association) women’s team finished in first place in both the spring and fall leagues. If you would like to join CMSA’s spring season, be sure to contact us. This is a 7 v 7 soccer league that plays outside on the north side of the city.
Travel Opportunities
This past year the Chicago Gold Stars participated in the Gay Games (Cologne, Germany)! While they did not place, team members made friends with many other teams, including Hobbergassen (from Germany) and The Flying Bats (from Australia).
We plan to participate in other lesbian soccer tournaments in upcoming years, such as the Festival of the Babes, the Toronto International Pride Cup, and the IGLFA North American Cup (through the North American Outgames).
