FINAL RESULT · April 29, 2026

Gotham FC 2–0 Chicago Stars FC: April 29, 2026 NWSL Result

Gotham FC and Chicago Stars FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on April 29, 2026. The final score was Gotham FC 2–0 Chicago Stars FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Gotham FC logo Gotham FC Current rank #1 · Form W L D L D
2–0
Chicago Stars FC logo Chicago Stars FC Current rank #16 · Form W L L L W
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Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC Broadcast Information

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Chicago Stars FC Match Venue

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

Evanston, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC Match Highlights

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Chicago Stars vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC - Game Highlights

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Rose Lavelle scores goal for NJ/NY Gotham FC

Rose Lavelle finds the back of the net for NJ/NY Gotham FC

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this April 29, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Gotham FC 2–0 Chicago Stars FC

Match venue

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

Referee

Marie Durr

Attendance

2,607

Formations

4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1

Gotham FCTeam statisticChicago Stars FC
57.9%Possession42.1%
19Shots8
7Shots on goal1
6Corner kicks0
1Saves5
8Fouls committed13
1Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
5Offsides2
499Passes attempted366
406Passes completed289
80%Pass accuracy80%
10Tackles won10
9Interceptions9
4Blocked shots1
12Clearances29
GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC Match Timeline

Follow the important moments in match order. Routine stoppages and duplicate delay notices are left out so the decisive action is easier to scan.

  1. Kickoff

    First Half begins.

  2. Goal · Gotham FC

    Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Gotham FC 1. Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jaedyn Shaw with a cross.

  3. Goal · Gotham FC

    Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Gotham FC 2. Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Guro Reiten with a cross.

  4. Yellow card · Gotham FC

    Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  5. Halftime

    First Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Gotham FC 2.

  6. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Michelle Alozie replaces Tessa Dellarose.

  7. Second half

    Second Half begins Chicago Stars 0, Gotham FC 2.

  8. Substitution · Gotham FC

    Substitution, Gotham FC. Sofia Cook replaces Midge Purce.

  9. Substitution · Gotham FC

    Substitution, Gotham FC. Lilly Reale replaces Guro Reiten.

  10. Substitution · Gotham FC

    Substitution, Gotham FC. Talia Sommer replaces Tierna Davidson.

  11. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Ivonne Chacón replaces Jordyn Huitema.

  12. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Emma Egizii replaces Manaka Hayashi.

  13. Substitution · Gotham FC

    Substitution, Gotham FC. Andrea Kitahata replaces Jaelin Howell.

  14. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Micayla Johnson replaces Ryan Gareis.

  15. Substitution · Gotham FC

    Substitution, Gotham FC. Khyah Harper replaces Jordynn Dudley.

  16. Full time

    Second Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Gotham FC 2.

STARTING XI & BENCH

Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC Lineups and Formations

See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.

AWAY TEAM

Gotham FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1
  • 30
    Ann-Katrin BergerG
  • 23
    Midge PurceRB · Subbed off
  • 18
    Guro ReitenLB · Subbed off
  • 13
    Savannah McCaskillLM
  • 27
    Jess CarterCD-R
  • 15
    Tierna DavidsonCD-L · Subbed off
  • 2
    Jordynn DudleyAM-R · Subbed off
  • 7
    Jaelin HowellRM · Subbed off
  • 9
    Esther GonzálezF
  • 16
    Rose LavelleAM
  • 10
    Jaedyn ShawAM-L

Gotham FC Substitutes

  • 11
    Sarah SchupanskySUB
  • 34
    Khyah HarperSUB · Came on
  • 21
    Sofia CookSUB · Came on
  • 24
    Andrea KitahataSUB · Came on
  • 4
    Lilly RealeSUB · Came on
  • 17
    Mak WhithamSUB
  • 28
    Katie LampsonSUB
  • 14
    Talia SommerSUB · Came on
  • 1
    Shelby HoganSUB
HOME TEAM

Chicago Stars FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1
  • 1
    Alyssa NaeherG
  • 4
    Jenna BikeRB
  • 34
    Tessa DellaroseLB · Subbed off
  • 25
    Aaliyah FarmerLM
  • 6
    Kathrin HendrichCD-R
  • 3
    Sam StaabCD-L
  • 11
    Nádia GomesAM-R
  • 16
    Manaka HayashiRM · Subbed off
  • 99
    Jordyn HuitemaF · Subbed off
  • 7
    Julia GrossoAM
  • 24
    Ryan GareisAM-L · Subbed off

Chicago Stars FC Substitutes

  • 5
    Michelle AlozieSUB · Came on
  • 23
    Micayla JohnsonSUB · Came on
  • 18
    Ivonne ChacónSUB · Came on
  • 28
    Emma EgiziiSUB · Came on
  • 22
    Halle MackiewiczSUB
  • 15
    Elise EvansSUB
  • 77
    MaitaneSUB
  • 13
    Leilanni NesbethSUB
KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC Top Performers and Player Stats

These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.

Chicago Stars FC Match Leaders

Ryan Gareis
Total ShotsRyan Gareis2 · 0 SOG, 0 G
Sam Staab
Accurate PassesSam Staab54 · 60 PASS
Alyssa Naeher
SavesAlyssa Naeher5 · 2 GA

Gotham FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsRose Lavelle7 · 3 SOG, 1 G
Accurate PassesJess Carter47 · 54 PASS
SavesAnn-Katrin Berger1 · 0 GA
PLAY-BY-PLAY

Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC Match Commentary

Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.

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  1. Match ends, Chicago Stars 0, Gotham FC 2.

  2. Second Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Gotham FC 2.

  3. Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.

  4. Foul by Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars).

  5. Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.

  6. Foul by Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars).

  7. Esther González (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  8. Attempt saved. Ivonne Chacón (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC). Assisted by Emma Egizii.

  9. Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  10. Foul by Talia Sommer (Gotham FC).

  11. Substitution, Gotham FC. Khyah Harper replaces Jordynn Dudley.

  12. Offside, Gotham FC. Esther González is caught offside.

  13. Substitution, Chicago Stars. Micayla Johnson replaces Ryan Gareis.

  14. Sofia Cook (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  15. Foul by Ivonne Chacón (Chicago Stars).

  16. Attempt missed. Aaliyah Farmer (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sam Staab following a set piece situation.

  17. Substitution, Gotham FC. Andrea Kitahata replaces Jaelin Howell.

  18. Emma Egizii (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  19. Foul by Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC).

  20. Offside, Chicago Stars. Ivonne Chacón is caught offside.

  21. Attempt blocked. Emma Egizii (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Julia Grosso.

  22. Attempt saved. Sofia Cook (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars). Assisted by Esther González.

  23. Foul by Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars).

  24. Talia Sommer (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  25. Attempt missed. Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sofia Cook.

  26. Attempt blocked. Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lilly Reale with a cross.

  27. Foul by Ivonne Chacón (Chicago Stars).

  28. Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  29. Attempt missed. Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high.

  30. Offside, Gotham FC. Esther González is caught offside.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC Result Summary

Gotham FC won Gotham FC 2–0 Chicago Stars FC away from home. The score shown here is the recorded final result; team records and positions below use the site's latest standings snapshot rather than a pre-match table.

Gotham FC Season Context: Separate League Games from Special Events

This page is the NWSL regular-season schedule. Gotham's June Challenge Cup meeting with Kansas City is a separate competition and should not be mistaken for a missing league fixture.

Chicago Stars FC Season Context: Use the Expansion Fixtures as Landmarks

Chicago hosts Boston in April and Denver in October, with reverse fixtures later or earlier in the season. Filtering by those opponents makes the new matchups easy to compare.

How to Read This Result

The final score is fixed on this page, but current standings and recent form continue to update after later matches. Use the two team-schedule links to see what came next.

Season context was researched separately from the Gotham FC 2026 schedule announcement and the Chicago Stars FC 2026 schedule release. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Gotham FC has 2 wins, Chicago Stars FC has 0 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Chicago Stars FC 1–3 Gotham FC on September 25, 2026.

April 29, 2026: Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC

Gotham FC 2–0 Chicago Stars FC

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

September 25, 2026: Chicago Stars FC vs Gotham FC

Chicago Stars FC 1–3 Gotham FC

Sports Illustrated Stadium

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC Standings and Recent Form

These are current site values, included to help compare the teams. They should not be read as a historical snapshot from the original match date.

Gotham FC Current Snapshot

Gotham FC is currently #1 with 61 points from 30 matches (18 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses). Recent form: W L D L D.

Chicago Stars FC Current Snapshot

Chicago Stars FC is currently #16 with 17 points from 30 matches (5 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses). Recent form: W L L L W.

Table Position Comparison

Gotham FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 44 points between the clubs.

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC Result Page

Compare the Final Match Stats

Use the side-by-side numbers to compare possession, shots, passing, discipline and defensive work without opening a separate box score.

Follow the Goals and Key Moments

The match timeline keeps goals, cards and substitutions in chronological order while removing routine delay notices.

Check Lineups and Match Highlights

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MATCH QUESTIONS

Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC FAQ

What was the Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC score?

The recorded final score was Gotham FC 2–0 Chicago Stars FC on April 29, 2026.

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Where is Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars FC being played?

The listed venue is Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, at Evanston, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Gotham FC and Chicago Stars FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Chicago Stars FC 1–3 Gotham FC on September 25, 2026.