NWSL Player
Sam Staab
As of 1 November 2026, Sam Staab has 2 goals and 0 assists for Chicago Stars FC in the 2026 NWSL season, with 1.0 expected goals (xG) in 2,988 minutes. Her 2 goals rank 85th of 404 NWSL players.
Sam Staab 2026
Season by match
Her season as a table
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xG total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 15 Mar | at Angel City FC | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sun 22 Mar | v Kansas City Current | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Wed 25 Mar | v Orlando Pride | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Sat 28 Mar | at San Diego Wave FC | 106 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Fri 3 Apr | at Utah Royals FC | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Sat 25 Apr | v Boston Legacy FC | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Wed 29 Apr | v Gotham FC | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Sun 3 May | v Portland Thorns FC | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | 0.14 |
| Sun 10 May | at Kansas City Current | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Sat 16 May | at North Carolina Courage | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Sun 24 May | at Bay FC | 109 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 | 0.19 |
| Sun 31 May | v San Diego Wave FC | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Sun 5 Jul | v Utah Royals FC | 107 | 1 | 0 | 0.23 | 0.43 |
| Fri 10 Jul | at Boston Legacy FC | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 | 0.47 |
| Sat 18 Jul | v Angel City FC | 112 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Fri 24 Jul | at Orlando Pride | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Sat 1 Aug | at Racing Louisville FC | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Sun 9 Aug | v Bay FC | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Fri 14 Aug | at Seattle Reign FC | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Wed 19 Aug | at Houston Dash | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Sun 23 Aug | v Racing Louisville FC | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0.02 | 0.48 |
| Sat 29 Aug | at Denver Summit FC | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Sun 6 Sep | v North Carolina Courage | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Sun 13 Sep | at Portland Thorns FC | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Sun 20 Sep | v Washington Spirit | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0.16 | 0.64 |
| Fri 25 Sep | at Gotham FC | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Sun 4 Oct | v Denver Summit FC | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Sun 18 Oct | v Seattle Reign FC | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Fri 23 Oct | v Houston Dash | 99 | 1 | 0 | 0.21 | 0.85 |
| Sun 1 Nov | at Washington Spirit | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0.12 | 0.96 |
2026 in context
| Stat | Season | Per 90 | In the leagueRank | Of her club’sClub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.06 | 85th of 404 | – |
| Assists | 0 | 0.00 | 185th of 404 | – |
| Shots | 14 | 0.42 | 142nd of 404 | – |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.12 | 140th of 404 | – |
| Expected goals | 1.0 | 0.03 | 174th of 404 | – |
| Expected assists | 0.8 | 0.02 | 173rd of 404 | – |
Per 90 minutes played. Ranked among every NWSL player with the total recorded this season; ties share a place. Her share of the total by her club’s players, when it is known: she and every teammate played for that club alone.
What stands out
5.0 clearances per 90, top 5% of 99 NWSL defenders. Position median 3.1.
22.1 forward passes per 90, top 7% of 99 NWSL defenders. Position median 14.7.
5-1-23 record when she starts, 0.55 points per match. 29 starts, NWSL this season.
3,008 minutes, 29 starts in 30 appearances. NWSL this season.
C. Hayes closest WSL profile, Brighton & Hove Albion. By 15 measures among defenders with 450+ minutes.
3 shots in her last match, 2 ball recoveries. Washington Spirit 2-0 Chicago Stars FC, 2026-11-01.
Her profile among defenders
Her profile as a table
| Per 90 | Her | NWSL percentile | Both leagues |
|---|---|---|---|
| completed passes | 40.7 | 83 | 70 |
| forward passes | 22.1 | 93 | 84 |
| passes into the final third | 3.1 | 62 | 57 |
| passes into the box | 0.9 | 84 | 77 |
| take-ons won | 0.2 | 47 | 43 |
| shots | 0.4 | 52 | 47 |
| goals | 0.1 | 81 | 76 |
| tackles won | 0.5 | 17 | 16 |
| interceptions | 1.0 | 42 | 43 |
| ball recoveries | 2.7 | 20 | 15 |
| clearances | 5.0 | 95 | 90 |
| aerial duels won | 0.8 | 72 | 67 |
| recoveries in the final third | 0.0 | 10 | 13 |
| pass accuracy | 79% | 46 | 43 |
| aerial success | 57% | 71 | 68 |
With her on and off the pitch
Chicago Stars FC’s goals for and against in regulation time, from starts, substitutions and goal minutes.
Players with the closest profile
Her closest WSL profiles
Matches
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Result | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | xG | xA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 1 Nov | A |  Washington Spirit | 0–2 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.12 | 0.16 | |
| Fri 23 Oct | H |  Houston Dash | 1–3 | 99 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00 | |
| Sun 18 Oct | H |  Seattle Reign FC | 1–3 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Sun 4 Oct | H |  Denver Summit FC | 0–3 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | |
| Fri 25 Sep | A |  Gotham FC | 1–3 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Sun 20 Sep | H | Washington Spirit | 0–3 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.16 | 0.00 | |
| Sun 13 Sep | A |  Portland Thorns FC | 1–1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Sun 6 Sep | H |  North Carolina Courage | 0–6 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.07 | |
| Sat 29 Aug | A | Denver Summit FC | 1–6 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | |
| Sun 23 Aug | H |  Racing Louisville FC | 3–2 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
The latest 10 of 30 matches. Score and result from her club’s side; a dash where she did not play or the record does not carry the figure. Her line is the match’s when it is her club’s on the same day. Her record may include cup matches. G goals A primary assists Sh shots SoT shots on target xG and xA expected goals and assists, model estimates of chance quality Min minutes
Seasons
| Season | Club | G | A | Sh | SoT | xG | xA | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |  Chicago Stars FC CHI | 2 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 0.96 | 0.77 | 2,988 |
One row per club and season; a transfer keeps separate rows. Records may include cup matches. G goals A primary assists Sh shots SoT shots on target xG and xA expected goals and assists, model estimates of chance quality Min minutes
Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC16th 17 ptsIn numbers
Plays like
Mirann GaciochRacing Louisville FC, per 90 xA 0.02 and 0.01, assists 0.00 and 0.000.992Kaleigh KurtzDenver Summit FC, per 90 shots 0.42 and 0.15, xA 0.02 and 0.010.993Leah KlenkeHouston Dash, per 90 assists 0.00 and 0.00, xA 0.02 and 0.020.99Nearest seasons per 90 minutes among NWSL players with 450 minutes or more, by goals, assists, xG, xA, shots and shots on target, standardized. 1.00 is the same profile. Her figure first.
Compare her with Mirann Gacioch, Kaleigh Kurtz or Leah Klenke.
