Becky Sauerbrunn #22 of the Washington Freedom drives down the field with Ella Masar #3 of the Chicago Red Stars in pursuit.

Women’s professional soccer is back. Tonight the Chicago’s Red Stars were in town to play the Washington Freedom. Defender Becky Sauerbrunn scored the team’s first goal in the 54th minute on a cross from midfielder Sonia Bompastor to tie the score.

Abby Wambach #20 of the Washington Freedom falls to the ground following a goal attempted against the Chicago Red Stars. (Photo by Allen Clark/www.OffWingPhoto.com)

Despite outshooting Chicago 26-8, the Freedom weren’t able to convert their on field dominance into any additional scores.