Chicago Stars fire coach Martin Sjögren amid struggles in NWSL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Chicago Stars have dismissed head coach Martin Sjögren following a disappointing performance that sees the team at the bottom of the NWSL standings. The decision comes as the club struggles to find form, and it marks a significant change in leadership as they seek to improve their fortunes. The timing raises questions about the team's direction and potential future moves in their campaign. This firing is the latest development in a challenging season for the Stars.
- •Chicago Stars rank last in the NWSL standings.
- •Martin Sjögren was let go on August 12, 2026.
- •The team has struggled significantly this season.
- •Sjögren's departure could lead to further changes at the club.
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Martin Sjogren dismissed as head coach of the last-place Chicago Stars
- 7:59 PMESPN Soccer — Last-placed Chicago Stars fire coach Sjögren
"The Chicago Stars have dismissed coach Martin Sjögren after less than a season with the National Women's Soccer League club. Assistant coach Anders Jacobson was also let go by the Stars, the team said Wednesday. The Stars (4-13-1) are in last place in the NWSL with just four wins this season and a league-worst nine total goals scored, while allowing opponents 33 goals.
"The Chicago Stars fired head coach Martin Sjögren on Wednesday with the club languishing at the bottom of the NWSL standings.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 9:27 PMMartin Sjogren dismissed as head coach of the last-place Chicago Stars
The Chicago Stars have dismissed coach Martin Sjögren after less than a season with the National Women's Soccer League club. Assistant coach Anders Jacobson was also let go by the Stars, the team said Wednesday. The Stars (4-13-1) are in last place in the NWSL with just four wins this season and a league-worst nine total goals scored, while allowing opponents 33 goals.
- ESPN SoccerAug 12, 2026, 7:59 PMLast-placed Chicago Stars fire coach Sjögren
The Chicago Stars fired head coach Martin Sjögren on Wednesday with the club languishing at the bottom of the NWSL standings.
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