Chicago Stars FC vs Portland Thorns FC, 2026 NWSL, Regular Season
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Chicago Stars FC are hosting Portland Thorns FC
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.
- 4': Foul by Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns).
- 4': Kathrin Hendrich (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Foul by Cassandra Bogere (Portland Thorns).
- 5': Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Delay in match because of an injury Tessa Dellarose (Chicago Stars).
- 7': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 10': Attempt saved. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars). Assisted by Sophia Wilson.
- 10': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Emma Egizii replaces Tessa Dellarose because of an injury.
- 10': Attempt blocked. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jessie Fleming.
- 10': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Sam Staab.
- 11': Attempt blocked. M.A. Vignola (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Hiatt.
- 11': Attempt missed. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from very close range is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sam Hiatt following a corner.
- 12': Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Mimi Alidou (Portland Thorns).
- 14': Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Foul by Mimi Alidou (Portland Thorns).
- 15': Attempt saved. Nádia Gomes (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns). Assisted by Michelle Alozie.
- 17': Attempt saved. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the centre of the goal by Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars). Assisted by Sophia Wilson.
- 17': Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Portland Thorns 1. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Pietra Tordin.
- 20': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Sam Hiatt.
- 21': Attempt blocked. Sam Staab (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 21': Attempt saved. Emma Egizii (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns). Assisted by Julia Grosso.
- 22': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Mackenzie Arnold.
- 22': Delay in match because of an injury M.A. Vignola (Portland Thorns).
- 22': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 23': Attempt missed. Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Manaka Hayashi with a cross following a corner.
- 24': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Jenna Bike.
- 25': Attempt missed. Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Olivia Moultrie following a corner.
- 28': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by M.A. Vignola.
- 28': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Marie Müller.
- 30': Attempt blocked. Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emma Egizii.
- 30': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Sam Hiatt.
- 32': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Jenna Bike.
- 32': Attempt missed. M.A. Vignola (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a corner.
- 34': Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Foul by Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars).
- 37': Foul by Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars).
- 37': Mimi Alidou (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 40': Attempt missed. Jordyn Huitema (Chicago Stars) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Julia Grosso.
- 42': Attempt missed. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.
- 43': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Sam Hiatt.
- 43': Attempt missed. Aaliyah Farmer (Chicago Stars) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Manaka Hayashi with a cross following a corner.
- 44': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Marie Müller.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Julia Grosso.
- 45'+3': Attempt saved. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars).
- 45'+3': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Alyssa Naeher.
- 45'+4': Delay in match because of an injury Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars).
- 45'+4': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Portland Thorns 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Chicago Stars 0, Portland Thorns 1.
- 45': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Reilyn Turner replaces Sophia Wilson.
- 46': Attempt blocked. Emma Egizii (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nádia Gomes with a cross.
- 51': Attempt saved. Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal by Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns). Assisted by Nádia Gomes with a headed pass.
- 52': Cassandra Bogere (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Foul by Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars).
- 54': Offside, Portland Thorns. Pietra Tordin is caught offside.
- 59': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Sam Hiatt.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 60': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by M.A. Vignola.
- 61': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Brianna Pinto replaces Aaliyah Farmer.
- 61': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Reyna Reyes replaces Marie Müller.
- 65': Sam Hiatt (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Jordyn Huitema (Chicago Stars).
- 66': Mimi Alidou (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Foul by Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars).
- 68': Foul by Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns).
- 68': Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns).
- 70': Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Offside, Chicago Stars. Emma Egizii is caught offside.
- 74': Jordyn Huitema (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Foul by Cassandra Bogere (Portland Thorns).
- 74': Manaka Hayashi (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 74': Foul by Mimi Alidou (Portland Thorns).
- 76': Delay in match because of an injury Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns).
- 78': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 78': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Deyna Castellanos replaces Mimi Alidou.
- 79': Attempt missed. Deyna Castellanos (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.
- 79': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Sam Staab.
- 81': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Micayla Johnson replaces Nádia Gomes.
- 81': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Ivonne Chacón replaces Emma Egizii.
- 82': Foul by Cassandra Bogere (Portland Thorns).
- 82': Jordyn Huitema (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Pietra Tordin.
- 84': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Mallie McKenzie replaces Pietra Tordin.
- 85': Attempt saved. Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns).
- 87': Offside, Portland Thorns. Mallie McKenzie is caught offside.
- 89': Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Portland Thorns 2. Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Olivia Moultrie.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Mallie McKenzie (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+2': Foul by Sam Staab (Chicago Stars).
- 90'+3': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Sam Hiatt.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Kathrin Hendrich (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Jordyn Huitema following a corner.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Portland Thorns 2.
- 0': Match ends, Chicago Stars 0, Portland Thorns 2.
Statistics
 POR |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 6 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 11 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 47.5 | Possession | 52.5 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 264 | Accurate Passes | 304 |
| 352 | Passes | 378 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 9 | Crosses | 25 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 55 | Long Balls | 33 |
| 26 | Accurate Long Balls | 10 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 14 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 31 | Effective Clearances | 11 |
| 31 | Clearances | 11 |
Game Information
Competition: NWSL
Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
Location: Evanston, USA
Attendance: 4,344
Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
Location: Evanston, USA
Attendance: 4,344
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 |
| 6 | Kathrin Hendrich |
| 34 | Tessa Dellarose |
| 4 | Jenna Bike |
| 16 | Manaka Hayashi |
| 25 | Aaliyah Farmer |
| 5 | Michelle Alozie |
| 99 | Jordyn Huitema |
| 7 | Julia Grosso |
| 11 | Nádia Gomes |
Portland Thorns FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Mackenzie Arnold (GK) |
| 16 | Sam Hiatt |
| 5 | Isabella Obaze |
| 25 | M.A. Vignola |
| 23 | Marie Müller |
| 13 | Olivia Moultrie |
| 6 | Cassandra Bogere |
| 21 | Jessie Fleming |
| 9 | Sophia Wilson |
| 26 | Mimi Alidou |
| 19 | Pietra Tordin |
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