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FINAL RESULT · July 18, 2026

Angel City FC 2–0 Chicago Stars FC: July 18, 2026 NWSL Result

Angel City FC and Chicago Stars FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on July 18, 2026. The final score was Angel City FC 2–0 Chicago Stars FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Angel City FC logo Angel City FC Current rank #5 · Form W W L L W
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Chicago Stars FC logo Chicago Stars FC Current rank #16 · Form L W L W L
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Angel City 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

Angel City FC vs Chicago Stars FC Match Highlights

Watch 3 available highlights from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.

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Chicago Stars vs. Angel City FC - Game Highlights

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0:26

Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir scores in the 90 + 8'

Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir slots in the goal for Angel City FC

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Angel City FC vs Chicago Stars FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this July 18, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Angel City FC 2–0 Chicago Stars FC

Match venue

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

Referee

Rodrigo Albuquerque

Attendance

6,678

Formations

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

Angel City FCTeam statisticChicago Stars FC
52.5%Possession47.5%
22Shots8
6Shots on goal3
7Corner kicks4
3Saves4
11Fouls committed10
0Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
4Offsides2
317Passes attempted297
246Passes completed215
80%Pass accuracy70%
15Tackles won12
8Interceptions10
3Blocked shots1
24Clearances40
GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Angel City 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. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Ivonne Chacón replaces Jordyn Huitema because of an injury.

  3. Yellow card · Chicago Stars FC

    Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  4. Halftime

    First Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Angel City 0.

  5. Second half

    Second Half begins Chicago Stars 0, Angel City 0.

  6. Penalty goal · Angel City FC

    Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Angel City 1. Maiara Niehues (Angel City) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.

  7. Substitution · Angel City FC

    Substitution, Angel City. Taylor Suarez replaces Claire Emslie.

  8. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Bea Franklin replaces Brianna Pinto.

  9. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Jenna Bike replaces Manaka Hayashi.

  10. Yellow card · Chicago Stars FC

    Aaliyah Farmer (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  11. Substitution · Angel City FC

    Substitution, Angel City. Prisca Chilufya replaces Maiara Niehues.

  12. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Leila Ouahabi replaces Michelle Alozie.

  13. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Micayla Johnson replaces Nádia Gomes.

  14. Substitution · Angel City FC

    Substitution, Angel City. Nealy Martin replaces Ally Sentnor.

  15. Goal · Angel City FC

    Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Angel City 2. Sveindís Jónsdóttir (Angel City) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Prisca Chilufya.

  16. Full time

    Second Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Angel City 2.

STARTING XI & BENCH

Angel City FC vs Chicago Stars FC Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

Angel City FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1
  • 19
    Angelina AndersonG
  • 20
    Gisele ThompsonRB
  • 15
    Evelyn ShoresLB
  • 16
    Carina LageyreLM
  • 6
    Emily SamsCD-R
  • 11
    Sarah GordenCD-L
  • 12
    Maiara NiehuesAM-R · Subbed off
  • 8
    Ary BorgesRM
  • 32
    Sveindís JónsdóttirF
  • 17
    Ally SentnorAM · Subbed off
  • 10
    Claire EmslieAM-L · Subbed off

Angel City FC Substitutes

  • 30
    Faith NguyenSUB
  • 33
    Riley TiernanSUB
  • 9
    Casey PhairSUB
  • 13
    Hannah SeabertSUB
  • 4
    Karsyn CherrySUB
  • 25
    Sophia MatticeSUB
  • 24
    Prisca ChilufyaSUB · Came on
  • 14
    Nealy MartinSUB · Came on
  • 99
    Taylor SuarezSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM

Chicago Stars FC Starting Lineup

4-1-4-1
  • 27
    Katie AtkinsonG
  • 5
    Michelle AlozieRB · Subbed off
  • 11
    Nádia GomesLB · Subbed off
  • 77
    MaitaneDM
  • 25
    Aaliyah FarmerCD-R
  • 3
    Sam StaabCD-L
  • 9
    Mallory SwansonRM
  • 16
    Manaka HayashiCM-R · Subbed off
  • 99
    Jordyn HuitemaF · Subbed off
  • 10
    Brianna PintoCM-L · Subbed off
  • 8
    Jameese JosephLM

Chicago Stars FC Substitutes

  • 34
    Tessa DellaroseSUB
  • 4
    Jenna BikeSUB · Came on
  • 1
    Alyssa NaeherSUB
  • 15
    Elise EvansSUB
  • 29
    Leila OuahabiSUB · Came on
  • 6
    Kathrin HendrichSUB
  • 18
    Ivonne ChacónSUB · Came on
  • 23
    Micayla JohnsonSUB · Came on
  • 20
    Bea FranklinSUB · Came on
KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Angel City 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

Mallory Swanson
Total ShotsMallory Swanson2 · 1 SOG, 0.31 xG
Sam Staab
Accurate PassesSam Staab42 · 53 PASS
Sam Staab
Defensive InterventionsSam Staab15 · 1 TKLW, 2 DUELW
Katie Atkinson
SavesKatie Atkinson4 · 6 SOGA, 3.52 xGC

Angel City FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsAlly Sentnor8 · 1 SOG, 0.71 xG
Emily Sams
Accurate PassesEmily Sams44 · 51 PASS
Emily Sams
Defensive InterventionsEmily Sams11 · 3 TKLW, 4 DUELW
Angelina Anderson
SavesAngelina Anderson3 · 3 SOGA, 0.62 xGC
PLAY-BY-PLAY

Angel City 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, Angel City 2.

  2. Second Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Angel City 2.

  3. Attempt saved. Aaliyah Farmer (Chicago Stars) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Angelina Anderson (Angel City). Assisted by Maitane López with a cross.

  4. Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Sarah Gorden.

  5. Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Angel City 2. Sveindís Jónsdóttir (Angel City) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Prisca Chilufya.

  6. Substitution, Angel City. Nealy Martin replaces Ally Sentnor.

  7. Ally Sentnor (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  8. Foul by Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars).

  9. Fourth official has announced 10 minutes of added time.

  10. Foul by Prisca Chilufya (Angel City).

  11. Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  12. VAR Decision: No Goal Chicago Stars 0-1 Angel City.

  13. GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Sveindís Jónsdóttir (Angel City) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.

  14. Offside, Angel City. Prisca Chilufya is caught offside.

  15. Attempt missed. Ally Sentnor (Angel City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.

  16. Substitution, Chicago Stars. Micayla Johnson replaces Nádia Gomes.

  17. Substitution, Chicago Stars. Leila Ouahabi replaces Michelle Alozie.

  18. Substitution, Angel City. Prisca Chilufya replaces Maiara Niehues.

  19. Attempt missed. Ally Sentnor (Angel City) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is too high from a direct free kick.

  20. Aaliyah Farmer (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  21. Sveindís Jónsdóttir (Angel City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  22. Foul by Aaliyah Farmer (Chicago Stars).

  23. Attempt missed. Mallory Swanson (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ivonne Chacón following a set piece situation.

  24. Foul by Evelyn Shores (Angel City).

  25. Ivonne Chacón (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick on the right wing.

  26. Attempt saved. Ally Sentnor (Angel City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Katie Atkinson (Chicago Stars). Assisted by Carina Lageyre.

  27. Attempt missed. Carina Lageyre (Angel City) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gisele Thompson.

  28. Attempt blocked. Evelyn Shores (Angel City) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sveindís Jónsdóttir.

  29. Attempt missed. Ally Sentnor (Angel City) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Gisele Thompson.

  30. Sarah Gorden (Angel City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Angel City FC vs Chicago Stars FC Result Summary

Angel City FC won Angel City 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.

Angel City FC Season Context: Circle the California Matchups

Angel City meets both Bay FC and San Diego twice. Filter by opponent to compare the home and away legs without searching the complete league calendar.

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 Angel City 2026 schedule release and the Chicago Stars FC 2026 schedule release. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Angel City FC vs Chicago Stars FC 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Angel City FC has 2 wins, Chicago Stars FC has 0 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Chicago Stars FC 0–4 Angel City FC on March 15, 2026.

July 18, 2026: Angel City FC vs Chicago Stars FC

Angel City FC 2–0 Chicago Stars FC

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Angel City 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.

Angel City FC Current Snapshot

Angel City FC is currently #5 with 52 points from 30 matches (15 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses). Recent form: W W L L W.

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: L W L W L.

Table Position Comparison

Angel City FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 35 points between the clubs.

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USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Angel City 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

Angel City FC vs Chicago Stars FC FAQ

What was the Angel City FC vs Chicago Stars FC score?

The recorded final score was Angel City FC 2–0 Chicago Stars FC on July 18, 2026.

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Where is Angel City 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 Angel City FC and Chicago Stars FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Chicago Stars FC 0–4 Angel City FC on March 15, 2026.