Chicago Stars appoint ex-Norway coach Sjögren as new head coach
The Chicago Stars of the NWSL have appointed former Norway women's national team coach Martin Sjögren as their new head coach starting in 2026, aiming to build a high-performance team despite currently sitting near the bottom of the league standings. Sjögren, who is currently coaching Hammarby in Sweden, will replace interim coach Ella Masar, with Anders Jacobson serving as interim in the meantime. The club emphasizes a data-driven, values-based approach to their coaching selection.