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NWSL 2026 Matchday 26

Chicago Stars FC v Houston Dash

Chicago Stars FC v Houston Dash

Chicago Stars FC16th 17 pts
  • S. Staab 90+3′
1
1–3

Full time

Fri 23 Oct

Expected goals: Chicago Stars FC 0.83, Houston Dash 1.71

Houston Dash12th 33 pts
  • L. Klenke 4′
  • M. Graham 54′
  • C. Laris­ey 79′
3

Fri 23 Oct, 8:00 pm EDT Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium NWSL 2026, Matchday 26

Key moments

  1. 4′Goal L. Klenke (Houston Dash)0–1
  2. 54′Goal M. Graham (Houston Dash)0–2
  3. 79′Goal C. Laris­ey (Houston Dash)0–3
  4. 90+3′Goal S. Staab (Chicago Stars FC)1–3

Top performers

Chicago Stars
Houston Dash

Three per club, chosen from the match record: goals, then shots.

What it means

Chicago Stars FC

16thNo change

Out of playoff contention, 26 points behind Seattle Reign FC in the last playoff place, with one to play.

Houston Dash

12th▲1 from 13th

Out of playoff contention, 10 points behind Seattle Reign FC in the last playoff place, with one to play.

Season series

Matchday 18 Wed 19 Aug

Houston Dash5

Chicago Stars FC0

Matchday 26 Fri 23 Oct

Chicago Stars FC1

Houston Dash3

Houston Dash took both meetings, 8–1 on aggregate.

Team stats

CHIHOU

Expected goals
Chicago Stars FC: 0.83
Houston Dash: 1.71
Possession
Chicago Stars FC: 35%
Houston Dash: 65%
Shots
Chicago Stars FC: 8
Houston Dash: 12
Corners
Chicago Stars FC: 5
Houston Dash: 2

NWSL table 2026

Standings →
NWSL table
#ShieldClubPGDPts
1Gotham FC28+1355
2San Diego Wave FC28+1354
3Washington Spirit28+1452
4Kansas City Current28+1247
5Angel City FC28+1746
6Utah Royals FC28+746
7Portland Thorns FC28+644
8Seattle Reign FC28+343
12Houston Dash29−433
16Chicago Stars FC29−5217

After this result

By the numbers

Chicago Stars FC have gone 9 without a win. Last win: 3–2 v Racing Louisville FC, 23 August.

Chicago Stars FC have 71 goals conceded, the 16th fewest in the NWSL. 2.4 a match. NWSL average 1.4.

Chicago Stars FC have 0 points from last 5 and are out of form. 0.0 a match, against 0.6 all season. NWSL average 1.4.

Chicago Stars FC have scored 17 goals, the 16th most in the NWSL. 0.6 a match. NWSL average 1.4.

Pitch Insights

Reconstructed after the match from verified records on . These insights were not published during the match.

Latest insight, full time

Season record after this result

Houston Dash have now won 9 of 29 matches in regulation in this season’s competition.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Season record after this result: Matching results before kickoff = 8 matches; Matching results including this match = 9 matches; Matches including this match = 29 matches

Matching results before kickoff
8 matches
Matching results including this match
9 matches
Matches including this match
29 matches
All 28 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Houston Dash1–2Orlando Pride
Houston Dash2–3Washington Spirit
Portland Thorns FC1–1Houston Dash
Boston Legacy FC1–2Houston Dash
Houston Dash0–1Utah Royals
Orlando Pride3–1Houston Dash
Seattle Reign FC1–0Houston Dash
Bay FC1–0Houston Dash
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC
North Carolina Courage2–3Houston Dash
Houston Dash1–1Kansas City Current
Houston Dash0–1Gotham FC
Houston Dash1–0Bay FC
Racing Louisville FC1–1Houston Dash
Denver Summit FC2–2Houston Dash
Washington Spirit2–1Houston Dash
Gotham FC1–0Houston Dash
Houston Dash2–1Angel City FC
Houston Dash2–2San Diego Wave FC
Kansas City Current3–0Houston Dash
Houston Dash1–4Denver Summit FC
Utah Royals2–0Houston Dash
Houston Dash0–0Seattle Reign FC
Houston Dash0–1North Carolina Courage
Houston Dash4–3Racing Louisville FC
Angel City FC2–1Houston Dash
Houston Dash3–0Boston Legacy FC
San Diego Wave FC0–1Houston Dash

Current match evidence: confirmed full time; regulation score 1–3.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac.

Why this insight: Verified regulation result and historical context.

Earlier insights (17)

Before kickoff

Previous meeting

Their previous meeting this season was Houston Dash 5–0 Chicago Stars FC after regulation.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Previous meeting: Previous home score = 5 goals; Previous away score = 0 goals

Previous home score
5 goals
Previous away score
0 goals
All 1 supporting match
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC

Why this insight: Verified context before kickoff.

Before kickoff

Recent scoring contribution

K. Rader scored 3 of the 15 goals recorded for Houston Dash across their previous 10 completed matches.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Recent scoring contribution: Player goals = 3 goals; Team goals = 15 goals; Team matches = 10 matches

Player goals
3 goals
Team goals
15 goals
Team matches
10 matches
All 10 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Houston Dash1–2Orlando Pride
Recorded goals (3)
  • 15′, first half: Luana
  • 30′, first half: S. Washington
  • 54′, second half: D. Colaprico
Houston Dash2–3Washington Spirit
Recorded goals (5)
  • 10′, first half: T. Rudd
  • 43′, first half: M. Ivanović
  • 50′, second half: S. Cantore
  • 58′, second half: M. Ivanović
  • 83′, second half: C. Luvanga
Portland Thorns FC1–1Houston Dash
Recorded goals (2)
  • 9′, first half: K. Rader
  • 84′, second half: M. Müller
Boston Legacy FC1–2Houston Dash
Recorded goals (3)
  • 43′, first half: D. Colaprico
  • 58′, second half: A. Traoré
  • 84′, second half: M. Bright
Houston Dash0–1Utah Royals
Recorded goals (1)
  • 68′, second half: M. Tanaka
Orlando Pride3–1Houston Dash
Recorded goals (4)
  • 13′, first half: L. Klenke (own goal)
  • 43′, first half: B. Banda
  • 63′, second half: H. McCutcheon
  • 71′, second half: K. Van Zanten
Seattle Reign FC1–0Houston Dash
Recorded goals (1)
  • 51′, second half: M. Dahlien
Bay FC1–0Houston Dash
Recorded goals (1)
  • 88′, second half: C. Girelli
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (5)
  • 4′, first half: K. Rader
  • 41′, first half: K. Rader
  • 46′, first half: L. Ullmark
  • 78′, second half: K. Faasse
  • 90′, second half: L. Boattin
North Carolina Courage2–3Houston Dash
Recorded goals (5)
  • 36′, first half: A. Schlegel
  • 41′, first half: K. Faasse
  • 50′, second half: E. Ijeh
  • 79′, second half: C. Laris­ey
  • 92′, second half: C. Laris­ey

Why this insight: Verified context before kickoff.

Before kickoff

Recent results

Before today, Chicago Stars FC took 1 point from 5 completed matches: 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Recent results: Points = 1 points; Wins = 0 matches; Draws = 1 matches; Defeats = 4 matches

Points
1 points
Wins
0 matches
Draws
1 matches
Defeats
4 matches
All 5 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Chicago Stars FC1–3Seattle Reign FC
Chicago Stars FC0–3Denver Summit FC
Gotham FC3–1Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC0–3Washington Spirit
Portland Thorns FC1–1Chicago Stars FC

Why this insight: Verified context before kickoff.

Before kickoff

Recent scoring contribution

K. Faasse scored 2 of the 15 goals recorded for Houston Dash across their previous 10 completed matches.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Recent scoring contribution: Player goals = 2 goals; Team goals = 15 goals; Team matches = 10 matches

Player goals
2 goals
Team goals
15 goals
Team matches
10 matches
All 10 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Houston Dash1–2Orlando Pride
Recorded goals (3)
  • 15′, first half: Luana
  • 30′, first half: S. Washington
  • 54′, second half: D. Colaprico
Houston Dash2–3Washington Spirit
Recorded goals (5)
  • 10′, first half: T. Rudd
  • 43′, first half: M. Ivanović
  • 50′, second half: S. Cantore
  • 58′, second half: M. Ivanović
  • 83′, second half: C. Luvanga
Portland Thorns FC1–1Houston Dash
Recorded goals (2)
  • 9′, first half: K. Rader
  • 84′, second half: M. Müller
Boston Legacy FC1–2Houston Dash
Recorded goals (3)
  • 43′, first half: D. Colaprico
  • 58′, second half: A. Traoré
  • 84′, second half: M. Bright
Houston Dash0–1Utah Royals
Recorded goals (1)
  • 68′, second half: M. Tanaka
Orlando Pride3–1Houston Dash
Recorded goals (4)
  • 13′, first half: L. Klenke (own goal)
  • 43′, first half: B. Banda
  • 63′, second half: H. McCutcheon
  • 71′, second half: K. Van Zanten
Seattle Reign FC1–0Houston Dash
Recorded goals (1)
  • 51′, second half: M. Dahlien
Bay FC1–0Houston Dash
Recorded goals (1)
  • 88′, second half: C. Girelli
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (5)
  • 4′, first half: K. Rader
  • 41′, first half: K. Rader
  • 46′, first half: L. Ullmark
  • 78′, second half: K. Faasse
  • 90′, second half: L. Boattin
North Carolina Courage2–3Houston Dash
Recorded goals (5)
  • 36′, first half: A. Schlegel
  • 41′, first half: K. Faasse
  • 50′, second half: E. Ijeh
  • 79′, second half: C. Laris­ey
  • 92′, second half: C. Laris­ey

Why this insight: Verified context before kickoff.

First half, 3′

Recovering after conceding first

Chicago Stars FC avoided defeat in 1 of 9 matches after conceding first within their previous 10 completed matches, counting regulation only.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Recovering after conceding first: Matches = 10 matches; Conceded first = 9 matches; Recovered points = 1 matches

Matches
10 matches
Conceded first
9 matches
Recovered points
1 matches
All 10 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Chicago Stars FC1–3Seattle Reign FC
Recorded goals (4)
  • 37′, first half: M. Mercado
  • 79′, second half: N. Mondesir
  • 83′, second half: M. Mercado
  • 89′, second half: S. Charley
Chicago Stars FC0–3Denver Summit FC
Recorded goals (3)
  • 7′, first half: J. Sonis
  • 25′, first half: L. Heaps
  • 75′, second half: L. Heaps
Gotham FC3–1Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (4)
  • 8′, first half: J. Shaw
  • 49′, second half: S. Kerr
  • 65′, second half: J. Shaw
  • 86′, second half: T. Dellarose
Chicago Stars FC0–3Washington Spirit
Recorded goals (3)
  • 6′, first half: T. Rodman
  • 33′, first half: A. Sullivan
  • 84′, second half: Tamara Bolt
Portland Thorns FC1–1Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (2)
  • 21′, first half: Maitane López (own goal)
  • 91′, second half: T. Wood
Chicago Stars FC0–6North Carolina Courage
Recorded goals (6)
  • 10′, first half: A. Sanchez
  • 16′, first half: C. Okafor
  • 60′, second half: S. Koyama
  • 62′, second half: R. Williams
  • 68′, second half: A. Sanchez
  • 80′, second half: A. Sanchez
Denver Summit FC6–1Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (7)
  • 12′, first half: J. Sonis
  • 18′, first half: M. Kössler
  • 46′, second half: Y. Yamamoto
  • 52′, second half: J. Grosso
  • 55′, second half: N. Flint
  • 57′, second half: M. Kössler
  • 84′, second half: O. Thomas
Chicago Stars FC3–2Racing Louisville FC
Recorded goals (5)
  • 33′, first half: J. Joseph
  • 48′, second half: T. Flint
  • 61′, second half: M. Swanson
  • 67′, second half: M. Morris
  • 82′, second half: J. Grosso
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (5)
  • 4′, first half: K. Rader
  • 41′, first half: K. Rader
  • 46′, first half: L. Ullmark
  • 78′, second half: K. Faasse
  • 90′, second half: L. Boattin
Seattle Reign FC1–0Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (1)
  • 52′, second half: M. Mercado

Current match evidence: confirmed goal, 3′; regulation score 0–1.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac. Event: 2986264321.

Why this insight: Historical context linked to this confirmed event.

First half, 15′

Scoring trend

Houston Dash scored 6 goals in their previous five completed matches, compared with 9 in the five before that.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Scoring trend: Most recent five = 6 goals; Preceding five = 9 goals

Most recent five
6 goals
Preceding five
9 goals
All 10 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Houston Dash1–2Orlando Pride
Houston Dash2–3Washington Spirit
Portland Thorns FC1–1Houston Dash
Boston Legacy FC1–2Houston Dash
Houston Dash0–1Utah Royals
Orlando Pride3–1Houston Dash
Seattle Reign FC1–0Houston Dash
Bay FC1–0Houston Dash
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC
North Carolina Courage2–3Houston Dash

Current match evidence: confirmed match progression, 15′; regulation score 0–1.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac.

Why this insight: Historical context relevant to this stage of the match.

First half, 15′

Containing opponents

Chicago Stars FC allowed two or more goals in 4 of their previous 5 completed matches.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Containing opponents: Matches conceding at least two = 4 matches; Previous matches = 5 matches

Matches conceding at least two
4 matches
Previous matches
5 matches
All 5 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Chicago Stars FC1–3Seattle Reign FC
Chicago Stars FC0–3Denver Summit FC
Gotham FC3–1Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC0–3Washington Spirit
Portland Thorns FC1–1Chicago Stars FC

Current match evidence: confirmed match progression, 15′; regulation score 0–1.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac.

Why this insight: Historical context relevant to this stage of the match.

First half, 30′

Sustained scoring run

Before today, Houston Dash had scored in 4 consecutive completed matches in this competition.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Sustained scoring run: Consecutive previous matches scoring = 4 matches

Consecutive previous matches scoring
4 matches
All 28 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Houston Dash1–2Orlando Pride
Houston Dash2–3Washington Spirit
Portland Thorns FC1–1Houston Dash
Boston Legacy FC1–2Houston Dash
Houston Dash0–1Utah Royals
Orlando Pride3–1Houston Dash
Seattle Reign FC1–0Houston Dash
Bay FC1–0Houston Dash
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC
North Carolina Courage2–3Houston Dash
Houston Dash1–1Kansas City Current
Houston Dash0–1Gotham FC
Houston Dash1–0Bay FC
Racing Louisville FC1–1Houston Dash
Denver Summit FC2–2Houston Dash
Washington Spirit2–1Houston Dash
Gotham FC1–0Houston Dash
Houston Dash2–1Angel City FC
Houston Dash2–2San Diego Wave FC
Kansas City Current3–0Houston Dash
Houston Dash1–4Denver Summit FC
Utah Royals2–0Houston Dash
Houston Dash0–0Seattle Reign FC
Houston Dash0–1North Carolina Courage
Houston Dash4–3Racing Louisville FC
Angel City FC2–1Houston Dash
Houston Dash3–0Boston Legacy FC
San Diego Wave FC0–1Houston Dash

Current match evidence: confirmed match progression, 30′; regulation score 0–1.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac.

Why this insight: Historical context relevant to this stage of the match.

First half, 30′

Defensive trend

Chicago Stars FC conceded 13 goals in their previous five completed matches, compared with 20 in the five before that.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Defensive trend: Most recent five = 13 goals; Preceding five = 20 goals

Most recent five
13 goals
Preceding five
20 goals
All 10 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Chicago Stars FC1–3Seattle Reign FC
Chicago Stars FC0–3Denver Summit FC
Gotham FC3–1Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC0–3Washington Spirit
Portland Thorns FC1–1Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC0–6North Carolina Courage
Denver Summit FC6–1Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC3–2Racing Louisville FC
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC
Seattle Reign FC1–0Chicago Stars FC

Current match evidence: confirmed match progression, 30′; regulation score 0–1.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac.

Why this insight: Historical context relevant to this stage of the match.

Half time, 45′

From this halftime position

Houston Dash turned 2 of 3 halftime leads into regulation wins across their previous 10 completed matches.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

From this halftime position: Matching halftime positions = 3 matches; Regulation wins = 2 matches; Regulation draws = 1 matches; Regulation defeats = 0 matches; Previous matches = 10 matches

Matching halftime positions
3 matches
Regulation wins
2 matches
Regulation draws
1 matches
Regulation defeats
0 matches
Previous matches
10 matches
All 10 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Houston Dash1–2Orlando Pride
Recorded goals (3)
  • 15′, first half: Luana
  • 30′, first half: S. Washington
  • 54′, second half: D. Colaprico
Houston Dash2–3Washington Spirit
Recorded goals (5)
  • 10′, first half: T. Rudd
  • 43′, first half: M. Ivanović
  • 50′, second half: S. Cantore
  • 58′, second half: M. Ivanović
  • 83′, second half: C. Luvanga
Portland Thorns FC1–1Houston Dash
Recorded goals (2)
  • 9′, first half: K. Rader
  • 84′, second half: M. Müller
Boston Legacy FC1–2Houston Dash
Recorded goals (3)
  • 43′, first half: D. Colaprico
  • 58′, second half: A. Traoré
  • 84′, second half: M. Bright
Houston Dash0–1Utah Royals
Recorded goals (1)
  • 68′, second half: M. Tanaka
Orlando Pride3–1Houston Dash
Recorded goals (4)
  • 13′, first half: L. Klenke (own goal)
  • 43′, first half: B. Banda
  • 63′, second half: H. McCutcheon
  • 71′, second half: K. Van Zanten
Seattle Reign FC1–0Houston Dash
Recorded goals (1)
  • 51′, second half: M. Dahlien
Bay FC1–0Houston Dash
Recorded goals (1)
  • 88′, second half: C. Girelli
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (5)
  • 4′, first half: K. Rader
  • 41′, first half: K. Rader
  • 46′, first half: L. Ullmark
  • 78′, second half: K. Faasse
  • 90′, second half: L. Boattin
North Carolina Courage2–3Houston Dash
Recorded goals (5)
  • 36′, first half: A. Schlegel
  • 41′, first half: K. Faasse
  • 50′, second half: E. Ijeh
  • 79′, second half: C. Laris­ey
  • 92′, second half: C. Laris­ey

Current match evidence: confirmed match progression, 45′; regulation score 0–1.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac.

Why this insight: Historical context relevant to this stage of the match.

Half time, 45′

From this halftime position

Chicago Stars FC avoided defeat in 1 of 8 matches they trailed at halftime within their previous 10 completed games, counting regulation only.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

From this halftime position: Matching halftime positions = 8 matches; Regulation wins = 0 matches; Regulation draws = 1 matches; Regulation defeats = 7 matches; Previous matches = 10 matches

Matching halftime positions
8 matches
Regulation wins
0 matches
Regulation draws
1 matches
Regulation defeats
7 matches
Previous matches
10 matches
All 10 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Chicago Stars FC1–3Seattle Reign FC
Recorded goals (4)
  • 37′, first half: M. Mercado
  • 79′, second half: N. Mondesir
  • 83′, second half: M. Mercado
  • 89′, second half: S. Charley
Chicago Stars FC0–3Denver Summit FC
Recorded goals (3)
  • 7′, first half: J. Sonis
  • 25′, first half: L. Heaps
  • 75′, second half: L. Heaps
Gotham FC3–1Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (4)
  • 8′, first half: J. Shaw
  • 49′, second half: S. Kerr
  • 65′, second half: J. Shaw
  • 86′, second half: T. Dellarose
Chicago Stars FC0–3Washington Spirit
Recorded goals (3)
  • 6′, first half: T. Rodman
  • 33′, first half: A. Sullivan
  • 84′, second half: Tamara Bolt
Portland Thorns FC1–1Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (2)
  • 21′, first half: Maitane López (own goal)
  • 91′, second half: T. Wood
Chicago Stars FC0–6North Carolina Courage
Recorded goals (6)
  • 10′, first half: A. Sanchez
  • 16′, first half: C. Okafor
  • 60′, second half: S. Koyama
  • 62′, second half: R. Williams
  • 68′, second half: A. Sanchez
  • 80′, second half: A. Sanchez
Denver Summit FC6–1Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (7)
  • 12′, first half: J. Sonis
  • 18′, first half: M. Kössler
  • 46′, second half: Y. Yamamoto
  • 52′, second half: J. Grosso
  • 55′, second half: N. Flint
  • 57′, second half: M. Kössler
  • 84′, second half: O. Thomas
Chicago Stars FC3–2Racing Louisville FC
Recorded goals (5)
  • 33′, first half: J. Joseph
  • 48′, second half: T. Flint
  • 61′, second half: M. Swanson
  • 67′, second half: M. Morris
  • 82′, second half: J. Grosso
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (5)
  • 4′, first half: K. Rader
  • 41′, first half: K. Rader
  • 46′, first half: L. Ullmark
  • 78′, second half: K. Faasse
  • 90′, second half: L. Boattin
Seattle Reign FC1–0Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (1)
  • 52′, second half: M. Mercado

Current match evidence: confirmed match progression, 45′; regulation score 0–1.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac.

Why this insight: Historical context relevant to this stage of the match.

Second half, 60′

Containing opponents

Houston Dash allowed two or more goals in 2 of their previous 5 completed matches.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Containing opponents: Matches conceding at least two = 2 matches; Previous matches = 5 matches

Matches conceding at least two
2 matches
Previous matches
5 matches
All 5 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Houston Dash1–2Orlando Pride
Houston Dash2–3Washington Spirit
Portland Thorns FC1–1Houston Dash
Boston Legacy FC1–2Houston Dash
Houston Dash0–1Utah Royals

Current match evidence: confirmed match progression, 60′; regulation score 0–2.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac.

Why this insight: Historical context relevant to this stage of the match.

Second half, 60′

Second-half goals

Chicago Stars FC scored 6 of their 7 goals after halftime across their previous 10 completed matches.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Second-half goals: Second-half goals = 6 goals; All goals = 7 goals; Matches = 10 matches

Second-half goals
6 goals
All goals
7 goals
Matches
10 matches
All 10 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Chicago Stars FC1–3Seattle Reign FC
Recorded goals (4)
  • 37′, first half: M. Mercado
  • 79′, second half: N. Mondesir
  • 83′, second half: M. Mercado
  • 89′, second half: S. Charley
Chicago Stars FC0–3Denver Summit FC
Recorded goals (3)
  • 7′, first half: J. Sonis
  • 25′, first half: L. Heaps
  • 75′, second half: L. Heaps
Gotham FC3–1Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (4)
  • 8′, first half: J. Shaw
  • 49′, second half: S. Kerr
  • 65′, second half: J. Shaw
  • 86′, second half: T. Dellarose
Chicago Stars FC0–3Washington Spirit
Recorded goals (3)
  • 6′, first half: T. Rodman
  • 33′, first half: A. Sullivan
  • 84′, second half: Tamara Bolt
Portland Thorns FC1–1Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (2)
  • 21′, first half: Maitane López (own goal)
  • 91′, second half: T. Wood
Chicago Stars FC0–6North Carolina Courage
Recorded goals (6)
  • 10′, first half: A. Sanchez
  • 16′, first half: C. Okafor
  • 60′, second half: S. Koyama
  • 62′, second half: R. Williams
  • 68′, second half: A. Sanchez
  • 80′, second half: A. Sanchez
Denver Summit FC6–1Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (7)
  • 12′, first half: J. Sonis
  • 18′, first half: M. Kössler
  • 46′, second half: Y. Yamamoto
  • 52′, second half: J. Grosso
  • 55′, second half: N. Flint
  • 57′, second half: M. Kössler
  • 84′, second half: O. Thomas
Chicago Stars FC3–2Racing Louisville FC
Recorded goals (5)
  • 33′, first half: J. Joseph
  • 48′, second half: T. Flint
  • 61′, second half: M. Swanson
  • 67′, second half: M. Morris
  • 82′, second half: J. Grosso
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (5)
  • 4′, first half: K. Rader
  • 41′, first half: K. Rader
  • 46′, first half: L. Ullmark
  • 78′, second half: K. Faasse
  • 90′, second half: L. Boattin
Seattle Reign FC1–0Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (1)
  • 52′, second half: M. Mercado

Current match evidence: confirmed match progression, 60′; regulation score 0–2.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac.

Why this insight: Historical context relevant to this stage of the match.

Second half, 75′

A different defensive picture

Houston Dash conceded in 5 of their previous 5 completed matches; they have yet to concede here.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

A different defensive picture: Previous matches conceding = 5 matches; Previous matches = 5 matches

Previous matches conceding
5 matches
Previous matches
5 matches
All 5 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Houston Dash1–2Orlando Pride
Houston Dash2–3Washington Spirit
Portland Thorns FC1–1Houston Dash
Boston Legacy FC1–2Houston Dash
Houston Dash0–1Utah Royals

Current match evidence: confirmed match progression, 75′; regulation score 0–2.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac.

Why this insight: Historical context relevant to this stage of the match.

Second half, 75′

Late goals

Chicago Stars FC scored 4 goals from the 76th minute onwards in their previous 10 completed matches.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Late goals: Goals from 76th minute = 4 goals; Matches = 10 matches

Goals from 76th minute
4 goals
Matches
10 matches
All 10 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Chicago Stars FC1–3Seattle Reign FC
Recorded goals (4)
  • 37′, first half: M. Mercado
  • 79′, second half: N. Mondesir
  • 83′, second half: M. Mercado
  • 89′, second half: S. Charley
Chicago Stars FC0–3Denver Summit FC
Recorded goals (3)
  • 7′, first half: J. Sonis
  • 25′, first half: L. Heaps
  • 75′, second half: L. Heaps
Gotham FC3–1Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (4)
  • 8′, first half: J. Shaw
  • 49′, second half: S. Kerr
  • 65′, second half: J. Shaw
  • 86′, second half: T. Dellarose
Chicago Stars FC0–3Washington Spirit
Recorded goals (3)
  • 6′, first half: T. Rodman
  • 33′, first half: A. Sullivan
  • 84′, second half: Tamara Bolt
Portland Thorns FC1–1Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (2)
  • 21′, first half: Maitane López (own goal)
  • 91′, second half: T. Wood
Chicago Stars FC0–6North Carolina Courage
Recorded goals (6)
  • 10′, first half: A. Sanchez
  • 16′, first half: C. Okafor
  • 60′, second half: S. Koyama
  • 62′, second half: R. Williams
  • 68′, second half: A. Sanchez
  • 80′, second half: A. Sanchez
Denver Summit FC6–1Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (7)
  • 12′, first half: J. Sonis
  • 18′, first half: M. Kössler
  • 46′, second half: Y. Yamamoto
  • 52′, second half: J. Grosso
  • 55′, second half: N. Flint
  • 57′, second half: M. Kössler
  • 84′, second half: O. Thomas
Chicago Stars FC3–2Racing Louisville FC
Recorded goals (5)
  • 33′, first half: J. Joseph
  • 48′, second half: T. Flint
  • 61′, second half: M. Swanson
  • 67′, second half: M. Morris
  • 82′, second half: J. Grosso
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (5)
  • 4′, first half: K. Rader
  • 41′, first half: K. Rader
  • 46′, first half: L. Ullmark
  • 78′, second half: K. Faasse
  • 90′, second half: L. Boattin
Seattle Reign FC1–0Chicago Stars FC
Recorded goals (1)
  • 52′, second half: M. Mercado

Current match evidence: confirmed match progression, 75′; regulation score 0–2.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac.

Why this insight: Historical context relevant to this stage of the match.

Full time

Winless run ends

Houston Dash have their first regulation win after 3 consecutive completed matches without one in this competition.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Winless run ends: Previous winless run = 3 matches; Current regulation win = 1 matches

Previous winless run
3 matches
Current regulation win
1 matches
All 28 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Houston Dash1–2Orlando Pride
Houston Dash2–3Washington Spirit
Portland Thorns FC1–1Houston Dash
Boston Legacy FC1–2Houston Dash
Houston Dash0–1Utah Royals
Orlando Pride3–1Houston Dash
Seattle Reign FC1–0Houston Dash
Bay FC1–0Houston Dash
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC
North Carolina Courage2–3Houston Dash
Houston Dash1–1Kansas City Current
Houston Dash0–1Gotham FC
Houston Dash1–0Bay FC
Racing Louisville FC1–1Houston Dash
Denver Summit FC2–2Houston Dash
Washington Spirit2–1Houston Dash
Gotham FC1–0Houston Dash
Houston Dash2–1Angel City FC
Houston Dash2–2San Diego Wave FC
Kansas City Current3–0Houston Dash
Houston Dash1–4Denver Summit FC
Utah Royals2–0Houston Dash
Houston Dash0–0Seattle Reign FC
Houston Dash0–1North Carolina Courage
Houston Dash4–3Racing Louisville FC
Angel City FC2–1Houston Dash
Houston Dash3–0Boston Legacy FC
San Diego Wave FC0–1Houston Dash

Current match evidence: confirmed full time; regulation score 1–3.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac.

Why this insight: Verified regulation result and historical context.

Full time

Season record after this result

Chicago Stars FC have now lost 22 of 29 matches in regulation in this season’s competition.

How we know

NWSL, this season; regulation. Regulation results. Evidence available through .

Season record after this result: Matching results before kickoff = 21 matches; Matching results including this match = 22 matches; Matches including this match = 29 matches

Matching results before kickoff
21 matches
Matching results including this match
22 matches
Matches including this match
29 matches
All 28 supporting matches
Date (UTC)HomeScoreAway
Chicago Stars FC1–3Seattle Reign FC
Chicago Stars FC0–3Denver Summit FC
Gotham FC3–1Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC0–3Washington Spirit
Portland Thorns FC1–1Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC0–6North Carolina Courage
Denver Summit FC6–1Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC3–2Racing Louisville FC
Houston Dash5–0Chicago Stars FC
Seattle Reign FC1–0Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC0–0Bay FC
Racing Louisville FC2–1Chicago Stars FC
Orlando Pride1–0Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC0–2Angel City FC
Boston Legacy FC2–0Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC3–2Utah Royals
Chicago Stars FC0–2San Diego Wave FC
Bay FC0–1Chicago Stars FC
North Carolina Courage4–0Chicago Stars FC
Kansas City Current3–0Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC0–2Portland Thorns FC
Chicago Stars FC0–2Gotham FC
Chicago Stars FC2–0Boston Legacy FC
Utah Royals1–0Chicago Stars FC
San Diego Wave FC2–0Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC0–3Orlando Pride
Chicago Stars FC2–1Kansas City Current
Angel City FC4–0Chicago Stars FC

Current match evidence: confirmed full time; regulation score 1–3.

Source observed . Revision: 1d98bf9f-1584-50dc-ba11-f6d6d3efebac.

Why this insight: Verified regulation result and historical context.

Coverage and selection

Insights are selected from verified form, scoring and match history as the match develops. Corrected evidence can remove or replace an earlier insight.

  • Form: Available. Verified historical membership supports prepared observations.
  • Scoring: Available. Verified historical membership supports prepared observations.
  • Defending: Available. Verified historical membership supports prepared observations.
  • Home and away: Available. Verified historical membership supports prepared observations.
  • Previous meetings: Available. Verified historical membership supports prepared observations.
  • Match situations: Available. Verified historical membership supports prepared observations.
  • Player form: Available. Verified historical membership supports prepared observations.
  • Milestones: Available. Verified historical membership supports prepared observations.

The match on the pitch

Chicago Stars FC
35% possession
118 possessions
5% ended in a shot
14% reached the box
2.9 actions each
Houston Dash
65% possession
121 possessions
10% ended in a shot
21% reached the box
5.0 actions each

Where each team won the ball

Chicago Stars FC

Houston Dash

Where each possession began, both teams attacking right. Chicago Stars FC started 5% of their possessions in the final third, Houston Dash 15%.

Where the shots came from

Chicago Stars FCHouston Dash

Chicago Stars FC attack right, Houston Dash left. A larger ringed dot is a goal. Own goals are not shots.

How each team moved the ball

Chicago Stars FC

Houston Dash

Passes between 20 zones, both teams attacking right. Forward moves in the team colour, backward moves dark, sideways moves pale; line weight is the share of the team’s passes.

How long possessions ran

Chicago Stars FCHouston Dash

Share of possessions by number of actions.

Longer possessions shot more

Chicago Stars FCHouston Dash

Of the possessions with each number of actions, the share that produced a shot. A gap marks too few possessions to rate.

Where play slowed down

Chicago Stars FCHouston Dash

Mean seconds between one action and the next in the same possession, by where the action happened.

Every recorded action

Observed match events

Every action recorded in this match, where it happened: what was seen on the pitch, not a simulated path. 1,642 events in the record.

Chicago Stars FC attack right, Houston Dash left. Passes are arrows to where they ended, dashed when not completed; a ringed start is a restart. A dot is a shot, a larger ringed dot a goal; a diamond is a take-on, a square a keeper action. Showing the whole match.

Choose an action on the pitch or in the list to see everything recorded about it.

47 events shown.

Events shown, in recorded order
TimeActionPlayerTeam
0:29L. BoattinHouston Dash
3:02K. HarperHouston Dash
3:49L. KlenkeHouston Dash
3:52L. KlenkeHouston Dash
9:03K. FaasseHouston Dash
12:13B. PintoChicago Stars FC
13:07M. IvanovićHouston Dash
13:31L. UllmarkHouston Dash
13:46M. AlozieChicago Stars FC
14:34A. NaeherChicago Stars FC
22:27T. DellaroseChicago Stars FC
24:07M. AlozieChicago Stars FC
24:28M. JohnsonChicago Stars FC
24:29J. CampbellHouston Dash
27:16S. CharleyChicago Stars FC
31:12L. UllmarkHouston Dash
36:00M. IvanovićHouston Dash
36:00A. NaeherChicago Stars FC
37:47K. FaasseHouston Dash
37:48A. NaeherChicago Stars FC
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Lineups

Chicago Stars FCFormation 4-4-2

Chicago Stars FC, 4-4-2, each line from right to left. Goalkeeper: 1 A. Naeher. Line 1: 14 T. Wood, 20 B. Franklin, 3 S. Staab, 11 N. Gomes. Line 2: 5 M. Alozie, 10 B. Pinto, 34 T. Dellarose, 23 M. Johnson. Line 3: 9 M. Swanson, 18 S. Charley.
Chicago Stars FC lineup: 11 starters, then 5 substitutes who came on, then the team, with minutes, goals, assists and expected goals for this match
#PlayerMinGAxG
1A. Naeher90000.00
14T. Wood, off at 69′69000.00
11N. Gomes90000.00
10B. Pinto90000.00
20B. Franklin90000.00
3S. Staab90100.21
5M. Alozie90000.56
34T. Dellarose, off at 89′89000.00
18S. Charley, off at 46′45000.00
9M. Swanson, off at 85′85000.00
23M. Johnson, off at 68′68000.03
Substitutes
25A. Farmer, on at 85′5000.00
77M. López, on at 89′1000.00
31A. Gasper, on at 69′21000.02
28E. Egizii, on at 46′45010.03
4J. Bike, on at 68′220––
Team110.83

Unused: K. Atkinson, H. Mackiewicz, O. Valdezate, E. Evans

All player stats
Chicago Stars FC lineup: 10 outfield starters, then 9 substitutes, then the team, with every figure for this match
#PlayerMinGAxGShSOTCCPass %TklInt
14T. Wood, off at 69′69000.0000064%02
11N. Gomes90000.0000147%31
10B. Pinto90000.0000089%11
20B. Franklin90000.0000064%05
3S. Staab90100.2111064%00
5M. Alozie90000.5641041%22
34T. Dellarose, off at 89′89000.0000175%00
18S. Charley, off at 46′45000.0000020%00
9M. Swanson, off at 85′85000.0000362%21
23M. Johnson, off at 68′68000.0311085%10
Substitutes
27K. Atkinson–
22H. Mackiewicz–
6O. Valdezate–
15E. Evans–
25A. Farmer, on at 85′5000.00000100%00
77M. López, on at 89′1000.00000100%00
31A. Gasper, on at 69′21000.02100100%00
28E. Egizii, on at 46′45010.0310179%32
4J. Bike, on at 68′220––0–271%10
Team110.8383864%1314
Chicago Stars FC goalkeeper
#Goal­keeperMinSavesSOT facedSave %GAClaims
1A. Naeher902540%30

Houston DashFormation 4-2-3-1

Houston Dash, 4-2-3-1, each line from right to left. Goalkeeper: 1 J. Campbell. Line 1: 8 N. Hammond, 14 P. Nielsen, 4 L. Klenke, 27 L. Boattin. Line 2: 24 D. Colaprico, 19 M. Graham. Line 3: 34 K. Harper, 30 L. Ullmark, 47 M. Ivanović. Line 4: 23 K. Faasse.
Houston Dash lineup: 11 starters, then 5 substitutes who came on, then the team, with minutes, goals, assists and expected goals for this match
#PlayerMinGAxG
1J. Campbell90000.00
8N. Hammond90000.00
27L. Boattin90010.00
19M. Graham90100.35
14P. Nielsen90000.00
4L. Klenke90100.31
34K. Harper, off at 46′45000.00
24D. Colaprico, off at 71′71000.05
23K. Faasse, off at 62′62000.49
30L. Ullmark, off at 71′71000.18
47M. Ivanović, off at 62′62000.04
Substitutes
2A. Chapman, on at 71′19000.00
9C. Laris­ey, on at 62′28100.24
12K. Van Zanten, on at 62′28010.00
17S. Puntigam, on at 71′19000.00
22K. Rader, on at 46′45000.06
Team321.71

Unused: C. DeLisle, M. Bright, C. Hardin, J. Brewster

All player stats
Houston Dash lineup: 10 outfield starters, then 9 substitutes, then the team, with every figure for this match
#PlayerMinGAxGShSOTCCPass %TklInt
8N. Hammond90000.0000170%35
27L. Boattin90010.0000475%21
19M. Graham90100.3511083%23
14P. Nielsen90000.0000086%11
4L. Klenke90100.3121084%21
34K. Harper, off at 46′45000.0000047%00
24D. Colaprico, off at 71′71000.0510081%20
23K. Faasse, off at 62′62000.4921058%00
30L. Ullmark, off at 71′71000.1820156%00
47M. Ivanović, off at 62′62000.0411190%00
Substitutes
40C. DeLisle–
2A. Chapman, on at 71′19000.0000055%00
6M. Bright–
9C. Laris­ey, on at 62′28100.24210100%00
12K. Van Zanten, on at 62′28010.0000267%10
17S. Puntigam, on at 71′19000.0000083%10
18C. Hardin–
22K. Rader, on at 46′45000.0610076%10
99J. Brewster–
Team321.71125978%1511
Houston Dash goalkeeper
#Goal­keeperMinSavesSOT facedSave %GAClaims
1J. Campbell902367%11

Position by matchday

Each club’s place in the table after every matchday, from recorded results.

Form before this match

Chicago Stars FC
Houston Dash

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