It's opening night for the league's newest franchise as the Sky host the defending champion Monarchs in their inaugural home game.

The game is a near sell-out as close to 6,500 are expected to attend, including Donna Orender. A pre-game ceremony is scheduled. Sky President and CEO says it will be night of celebration.

Chicago native Yolanda Griffith is happy to see a team in her home town. "I really believe that people will support a team and the game here.'' But she also adds that it will take time. "The team has to get good. It's got to get good coverage, and you've got to give the players a chance to get out into the community."