The Chicago Stars announced on July 1 that interim coach Masaki Hemmi was departing the team to pursue other coaching opportunities. Two days later, Hemmi was announced as the next head coach of Lexington SC of the USL Super League. In the team’s inaugural season, Lexington finished in last place with 18 points. Prior to joining the Chicago Stars, he coached in Japan with INAC Kobe and New Mexico United in the USL Championship.
