Chicago Stars FC vs Kansas City Current, 2026 NWSL, Regular Season
· NWSL
FT
2 - 1
2 - 1
About
Chicago Stars FC are hosting Kansas City Current
at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, USA, starting on
. The match is a part of the NWSL.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 1': Foul by Croix Bethune (Kansas City Current).
- 2': Attempt missed. Debinha (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Izzy Rodriguez with a cross.
- 6': Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 6': Foul by Manaka Hayashi (Chicago Stars).
- 9': Offside, Chicago Stars. Ryan Gareis is caught offside.
- 10': Foul by Ryan Gareis (Chicago Stars).
- 10': Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Handball by Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current).
- 13': Attempt saved. Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars).
- 13': Attempt missed. Croix Bethune (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
- 15': Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Croix Bethune (Kansas City Current).
- 16': Delay in match because of an injury Gabrielle Robinson (Kansas City Current).
- 20': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 21': Debinha (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Jordyn Huitema (Chicago Stars).
- 22': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Kayla Sharples.
- 23': Foul by Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars).
- 23': Gabrielle Robinson (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Attempt missed. Manaka Hayashi (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Ryan Gareis.
- 26': Foul by Ellie Bravo-Young (Kansas City Current).
- 26': Maitane López (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 26': Ellie Bravo-Young (Kansas City Current) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 27': Attempt missed. Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Debinha with a through ball.
- 28': Foul by Lo'eau LaBonta (Kansas City Current).
- 28': Manaka Hayashi (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Kayla Sharples.
- 34': Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Foul by Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars).
- 34': Handball by Debinha (Kansas City Current).
- 35': Foul by Lo'eau LaBonta (Kansas City Current).
- 35': Manaka Hayashi (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Debinha (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Foul by Sam Staab (Chicago Stars).
- 42': Attempt missed. Brianna Pinto (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Michelle Alozie.
- 42': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Lorena.
- 42': Goal! Chicago Stars 1, Kansas City Current 0. Tessa Dellarose (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a corner.
- 45': Delay in match because of an injury Jordyn Huitema (Chicago Stars).
- 45': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45'+2': Foul by Manaka Hayashi (Chicago Stars).
- 45'+2': Katie Scott (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+5': Foul by Tessa Dellarose (Chicago Stars).
- 45'+5': Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Chicago Stars 1, Kansas City Current 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Chicago Stars 1, Kansas City Current 0.
- 45': Substitution, Kansas City Current. Haley Hopkins replaces Michelle Cooper.
- 48': Offside, Kansas City Current. Ally Sentnor is caught offside.
- 50': Goal! Chicago Stars 2, Kansas City Current 0. Jordyn Huitema (Chicago Stars) header from very close range to the top left corner. Assisted by Ryan Gareis with a cross following a fast break.
- 52': Attempt missed. Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Izzy Rodriguez following a fast break.
- 52': Delay in match because of an injury Jordyn Huitema (Chicago Stars).
- 53': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 54': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Ellie Bravo-Young.
- 56': Foul by Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars).
- 56': Lo'eau LaBonta (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Goal! Chicago Stars 2, Kansas City Current 1. Haley Hopkins (Kansas City Current) left footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Izzy Rodriguez with a cross.
- 60': Delay in match because of an injury Jordyn Huitema (Chicago Stars).
- 60': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 60': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Aaliyah Farmer replaces Michelle Alozie.
- 61': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Jameese Joseph replaces Jordyn Huitema because of an injury.
- 61': Substitution, Kansas City Current. Rocky Rodríguez replaces Lo'eau LaBonta.
- 62': Attempt missed. Haley Hopkins (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Izzy Rodriguez with a cross.
- 63': Foul by Haley Hopkins (Kansas City Current).
- 63': Ryan Gareis (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars).
- 63': Kayla Sharples (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Attempt blocked. Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 66': Corner, Kansas City Current. Conceded by Sam Staab.
- 69': Offside, Kansas City Current. Croix Bethune is caught offside.
- 70': Corner, Kansas City Current. Conceded by Bea Franklin.
- 72': Offside, Kansas City Current. Croix Bethune is caught offside.
- 75': Substitution, Kansas City Current. Penelope Hocking replaces Croix Bethune.
- 75': Corner, Kansas City Current. Conceded by Tessa Dellarose.
- 79': Foul by Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars).
- 79': Rocky Rodríguez (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Foul by Aaliyah Farmer (Chicago Stars).
- 81': Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 82': Foul by Brianna Pinto (Chicago Stars).
- 82': Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 84': Attempt blocked. Rocky Rodríguez (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ellie Bravo-Young.
- 85': Substitution, Kansas City Current. Gianna Paul replaces Katie Scott.
- 88': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Leilanni Nesbeth replaces Manaka Hayashi.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Rocky Rodríguez (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 90'+3': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Penelope Hocking.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Chicago Stars 2, Kansas City Current 1.
- 0': Match ends, Chicago Stars 2, Kansas City Current 1.
Statistics
 KC |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 0 | Saves | 1 |
| 49.8 | Possession | 50.2 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 4 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 241 | Accurate Passes | 249 |
| 359 | Passes | 364 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 20 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 51 | Long Balls | 55 |
| 21 | Accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 17 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 23 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 21 | Effective Clearances | 30 |
| 21 | Clearances | 30 |
Game Information
Competition: NWSL
Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
Location: Evanston, USA
Attendance: 4,192
Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
Location: Evanston, USA
Attendance: 4,192
NWSL Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Wave FC | 13 | +6 | 25 |
| 2 | Utah Royals | 12 | +8 | 24 |
| 3 | Portland Thorns FC | 13 | +6 | 24 |
| 4 | Washington Spirit | 11 | +9 | 21 |
Line-Ups
Chicago Stars FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alyssa Naeher (GK) |
| 3 | Sam Staab |
| 20 | Bea Franklin |
| 34 | Tessa Dellarose |
| 5 | Michelle Alozie |
| 7 | Julia Grosso |
| 77 | Maitane |
| 16 | Manaka Hayashi |
| 99 | Jordyn Huitema |
| 24 | Ryan Gareis |
| 10 | Brianna Pinto |
Kansas City Current (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Lorena (GK) |
| 24 | Gabrielle Robinson |
| 27 | Kayla Sharples |
| 18 | Izzy Rodriguez |
| 5 | Ellie Bravo-Young  |
| 99 | Debinha |
| 31 | Katie Scott |
| 10 | Lo'eau LaBonta |
| 21 | Ally Sentnor |
| 8 | Croix Bethune |
| 17 | Michelle Cooper |
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