Meghann Burke, attorney for the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association, Chicago Stars forward Ally Schlegel and goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher testify at the House Revenue and Finance Committee Monday.

Illinois’ women's sports teams are asking the state to make them a forethought when considering public investments in sports.

The House Revenue and Finance Committee heard from players and leaders from the Chicago Red Stars, Chicago Sky, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) on House Bill 5841 Monday. 

Ally Schlegel, forward for the Chicago Red Stars, shared some of the difficulties the team faces with their stadium. They currently play at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, which they share with Chicago Fire FC II and Chicago Hounds Major League Rugby.

“Our reality is having our schedule constantly at the beck and call of other entities who are not supporting our success,” she said. “Our reality is sharing two hotel rooms for 25 women to change before practice while we’re looking out of the window and can see our facility, but we have no access to it."