WPS PREVIEW WEEK 4

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CHICAGO RED STARS v. NJ/NY SKY BLUE FC Sun 19th April 6pm ET Live on FSC, matchtracker

Televised game is from Toyota Park in Illinois. Chicago's first home game. They are the last team in the WPS to have their opening home match and they are expecting nearly 10,000 to attend.
The Red Stars are still unbeaten with great defensive displays against St Louis Athletica which they won and Washington Freedom where they were down to 10 men for the last 30 minutes of the match holding on for a 1-1 draw. With the defenders on top of their game including Scotland's Ifeoma Dieke and GK Caroline Jonsson look for another strong match from them although left-back Captain Frida Ostberg will be suspended. It's the offence that needs to be seen more. Although Lindsey Tarpley has scored 2 goals already look for the midfielders including Carli Lloyd to show more in front of their home fans. Karen Carney has said on twitter that her parents have flown over for the match, so expect her to have a blinder.Brazil star Cristiane should start from the off.
Sky Blue FC having battled back to a draw in their last match should have Captain Christie Rampone recovered from a slight hamstring strain. Look for Heather O'Reilly to once again put in a great performance and continue her quest for goals.This game will be a battle in midfield with both teams having talented players in there and the first goal will be key. Australian striker Sarah Walsh looking to have a good game also as she linked up well with O'Reilly and both said they enjoy playing together as they are on the same page on the pitch.
My prediction a score draw(both teams looking to start their seasons really).