Chicago Stars FC returned to Bridgeview, Ill., on Sunday in hopes to end their nearly 11-month run without a home win. While they came away with only a 1-1 draw against Bay FC, it could have been worse if not for a match-tying goal from Shea Groom.

The Stars (1-9-5, 8 points) drew level in the 42nd minute thanks to the side's aggressive press that won the ball in their attacking third. Groom received a pass outside of the 18-yard box after Ally Schlegel laid off a pass that the veteran Groom dribbled past a falling defender.

Groom then sent a close-range shot into the right side of the net for the equalizer.

Groom's score is her second of the season for Chicago. It also made 2025 the first season in which she scored multiple goals since she played for the Houston Dash in 2021.

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