Martin Sjögren's New Challenge: Leading the Chicago Stars

The Chicago Stars have announced the appointment of Martin Sjögren as their new head coach. Sjögren, who previously coached Norway's women's national team, will take charge starting with the 2026 season after concluding his current responsibilities with Hammarby in the Swedish Damallsvenskan.

The decision to bring Sjögren on board comes after a rigorous, data-driven selection process aimed at aligning with the club's ambition to foster a high-performance environment. Sjögren is set to bring his extensive experience to the National Women's Soccer League, known for its competitive nature. The Chicago Stars made this move following a disappointing start to the season under the previous coach, Lorne Donaldson.

Sjögren's appointment reflects the club's long-term vision of excellence and unity in women's soccer. The team is currently struggling in the NWSL, ranking second-to-last. With Sjögren's experience in leading Norway to the 2019 Women's World Cup quarterfinals, the Stars are looking forward to revitalizing their performance in the coming seasons.

(With inputs from agencies.)