FINAL RESULT · August 29, 2026

Chicago Stars FC 1–6 Denver Summit FC: August 29, 2026 NWSL Result

Chicago Stars FC and Denver Summit FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Centennial Stadium on August 29, 2026. The final score was Chicago Stars FC 1–6 Denver Summit FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Chicago Stars FC logo Chicago Stars FC Current rank #16 · Form W L L D L
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Denver Summit FC logo Denver Summit FC Current rank #10 · Form L D W L D
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Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit FC Broadcast Information

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Denver Summit FC Match Venue

Centennial Stadium

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MATCH VIDEOS

Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit FC Match Highlights

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Denver Summit FC vs. Chicago Stars - Game Highlights

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit FC Match Stats and Facts

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

Final score

Chicago Stars FC 1–6 Denver Summit FC

Match venue

Centennial Stadium

Referee

Edson Carvajal

Attendance

12,372

Formations

4-4-2 vs 4-3-3

Chicago Stars FCTeam statisticDenver Summit FC
38.3%Possession61.7%
6Shots18
1Shots on goal7
2Corner kicks3
2Saves1
3Fouls committed8
1Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
3Offsides2
309Passes attempted490
238Passes completed436
80%Pass accuracy90%
8Tackles won6
9Interceptions9
2Blocked shots2
14Clearances11
GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit 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 · Denver Summit FC

    Goal! Denver Summit 1, Chicago Stars 0. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Yuzuki Yamamoto.

  3. Yellow card · Chicago Stars FC

    Leila Ouahabi (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  4. Halftime

    First Half ends, Denver Summit 2, Chicago Stars 0.

  5. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Natasha Flint replaces Lindsey Heaps.

  6. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Julia Grosso replaces Manaka Hayashi.

  7. Second half

    Start 2nd Half

  8. Goal · Denver Summit FC

    Goal! Denver Summit 3, Chicago Stars 0. Yuzuki Yamamoto (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Natasha Flint.

  9. Goal · Chicago Stars FC

    Goal! Denver Summit 3, Chicago Stars 1. Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.

  10. Goal · Denver Summit FC

    Goal! Denver Summit 4, Chicago Stars 1. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner.

  11. Goal · Denver Summit FC

    Goal! Denver Summit 5, Chicago Stars 1. Melissa Kössler (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ayo Oke with a cross.

  12. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Natalie Means replaces Ayo Oke.

  13. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Devin Lynch replaces Delanie Sheehan.

  14. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Anna Gasper replaces Tessa Dellarose.

  15. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Nádia Gomes replaces Jenna Bike.

  16. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Emma Egizii replaces Micayla Johnson.

  17. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Melissa Kössler.

  18. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Carson Pickett replaces Yuzuki Yamamoto.

  19. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Simone Charley replaces Jameese Joseph because of an injury.

  20. Goal · Denver Summit FC

    Goal! Denver Summit 6, Chicago Stars 1. Olivia Thomas (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Devin Lynch following a fast break.

  21. Full time

    End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit FC Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

Chicago Stars FC Starting Lineup

4-4-2
  • 27
    Katie AtkinsonG
  • 5
    Michelle AlozieRB
  • 29
    Leila OuahabiLB
  • 25
    Aaliyah FarmerCM-R
  • 77
    MaitaneCD-R
  • 3
    Sam StaabCD-L
  • 4
    Jenna BikeRM · Subbed off
  • 34
    Tessa DellaroseCM-L · Subbed off
  • 16
    Manaka HayashiCF-L · Subbed off
  • 23
    Micayla JohnsonCF-R · Subbed off
  • 8
    Jameese JosephLM · Subbed off

Chicago Stars FC Substitutes

  • 31
    Anna GasperSUB · Came on
  • 28
    Emma EgiziiSUB · Came on
  • 14
    Taylor WoodSUB
  • 1
    Alyssa NaeherSUB
  • 7
    Julia GrossoSUB · Came on
  • 11
    Nádia GomesSUB · Came on
  • 20
    Bea FranklinSUB
  • 10
    Brianna PintoSUB
  • 18
    Simone CharleySUB · Came on
HOME TEAM

Denver Summit FC Starting Lineup

4-3-3
  • 36
    Kat AsmanG
  • 7
    Ayo OkeRB · Subbed off
  • 6
    Janine SonisLB
  • 24
    Delanie SheehanCM · Subbed off
  • 2
    Megan ReidCD-R
  • 3
    Kaleigh KurtzCD-L
  • 10
    Lindsey HeapsRM · Subbed off
  • 8
    Emma ReganLM
  • 25
    Melissa KösslerF · Subbed off
  • 18
    Yuzuki YamamotoRF · Subbed off
  • 9
    Yazmeen RyanLF

Denver Summit FC Substitutes

  • 33
    Olivia ThomasSUB · Came on
  • 17
    Jordan NytesSUB
  • 14
    Yuna McCormackSUB
  • 5
    Devin LynchSUB · Came on
  • 4
    Natalie MeansSUB · Came on
  • 34
    Meg BoadeSUB
  • 16
    Carson PickettSUB · Came on
  • 26
    Natasha FlintSUB · Came on
KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit FC Top Performers and Player Stats

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

Denver Summit FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsMelissa Kössler5 · 2 SOG, 1.02 xG
Kaleigh Kurtz
Accurate PassesKaleigh Kurtz70 · 72 PASS
Janine Sonis
Defensive InterventionsJanine Sonis9 · 0 TKLW, 2 DUELW

Chicago Stars FC Match Leaders

Micayla Johnson
Total ShotsMicayla Johnson3 · 0 SOG, 0.31 xG
Sam Staab
Accurate PassesSam Staab42 · 51 PASS
Defensive InterventionsMaitane9 · 0 TKLW, 1 DUELW
Katie Atkinson
SavesKatie Atkinson2 · 8 SOGA, 3.37 xGC
PLAY-BY-PLAY

Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit 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, Denver Summit 6, Chicago Stars 1.

  2. Second Half ends, Denver Summit 6, Chicago Stars 1.

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

  4. Attempt missed. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Natasha Flint.

  5. Attempt saved. Carson Pickett (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Katie Atkinson (Chicago Stars). Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.

  6. Offside, Chicago Stars. Michelle Alozie is caught offside.

  7. Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Aaliyah Farmer.

  8. Goal! Denver Summit 6, Chicago Stars 1. Olivia Thomas (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Devin Lynch following a fast break.

  9. Attempt missed. Nádia Gomes (Chicago Stars) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Sam Staab with a cross.

  10. Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Natalie Means.

  11. Attempt blocked. Nádia Gomes (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

  12. Substitution, Chicago Stars. Simone Charley replaces Jameese Joseph because of an injury.

  13. Delay over. They are ready to continue.

  14. Delay in match because of an injury Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars).

  15. Foul by Olivia Thomas (Denver Summit).

  16. Nádia Gomes (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  17. Substitution, Denver Summit. Carson Pickett replaces Yuzuki Yamamoto.

  18. Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Melissa Kössler.

  19. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) hits the bar with a header from very close range. Assisted by Yuzuki Yamamoto with a cross.

  20. Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Leila Ouahabi.

  21. Attempt missed. Yuzuki Yamamoto (Denver Summit) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.

  22. Natalie Means (Denver Summit) wins a free kick on the right wing.

  23. Foul by Emma Egizii (Chicago Stars).

  24. Foul by Devin Lynch (Denver Summit).

  25. Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  26. Substitution, Chicago Stars. Emma Egizii replaces Micayla Johnson.

  27. Substitution, Chicago Stars. Nádia Gomes replaces Jenna Bike.

  28. Substitution, Chicago Stars. Anna Gasper replaces Tessa Dellarose.

  29. Substitution, Denver Summit. Devin Lynch replaces Delanie Sheehan.

  30. Substitution, Denver Summit. Natalie Means replaces Ayo Oke.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit FC Result Summary

Denver Summit FC won Chicago Stars FC 1–6 Denver Summit FC at 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.

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.

Denver Summit FC Season Context: Follow the Inaugural Firsts

The opponent and status filters help turn a long expansion-season calendar into a usable list of first home meetings, first road visits and completed milestones.

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 Chicago Stars FC 2026 schedule release and the Denver Summit FC inaugural schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit FC 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Chicago Stars FC has 0 wins, Denver Summit FC has 2 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Denver Summit FC 3–0 Chicago Stars FC on October 4, 2026.

August 29, 2026: Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit FC

Chicago Stars FC 1–6 Denver Summit FC

Centennial Stadium

October 4, 2026: Denver Summit FC vs Chicago Stars FC

Denver Summit FC 3–0 Chicago Stars FC

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit 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.

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 D L.

Denver Summit FC Current Snapshot

Denver Summit FC is currently #10 with 41 points from 30 matches (11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: L D W L D.

Table Position Comparison

Denver Summit FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 24 points between the clubs.

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit 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

Review both starting formations and available substitutes, then watch any verified postgame videos attached to this result.

MATCH QUESTIONS

Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit FC FAQ

What was the Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit FC score?

The recorded final score was Chicago Stars FC 1–6 Denver Summit FC on August 29, 2026.

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Where is Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit FC being played?

The listed venue is Centennial Stadium, at Centennial, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Chicago Stars FC and Denver Summit FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Denver Summit FC 3–0 Chicago Stars FC on October 4, 2026.