FINAL RESULT · September 6, 2026

North Carolina Courage 6–0 Chicago Stars FC: September 6, 2026 NWSL Result

North Carolina Courage and Chicago Stars FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on September 6, 2026. The final score was North Carolina Courage 6–0 Chicago Stars FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

North Carolina Courage Current rank #9 · Form L W W L W

6–0

Chicago Stars FC Current rank #16 · Form L W L L D

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North Carolina Courage 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

North Carolina Courage vs Chicago Stars FC Match Highlights

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FULL HIGHLIGHTS | Chicago Stars FC vs. North Carolina Courage

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Chicago Stars vs. North Carolina Courage - Game Highlights

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0:56

Ashley Sanchez scores in the 11'

Ashley Sanchez gets on the scoresheet for North Carolina Courage

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0:34

Shinomi Koyama finds the back of the net for North Carolina Courage

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0:51

Ryan Williams scores in the 63'

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Ashley Sanchez scores penalty goal vs. Chicago Stars

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

North Carolina Courage vs Chicago Stars FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this September 6, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

North Carolina Courage 6–0 Chicago Stars FC

Match venue

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

Referee

Danielle Chesky

Formations

4-3-3 vs 4-3-3

North Carolina CourageTeam statisticChicago Stars FC

59.9%Possession40.1%

24Shots6

9Shots on goal2

5Corner kicks1

2Saves3

9Fouls committed12

1Yellow cards2

0Red cards0

3Offsides0

558Passes attempted375

489Passes completed296

90%Pass accuracy80%

11Tackles won11

12Interceptions10

5Blocked shots1

11Clearances23

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

North Carolina Courage 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.

Kickoff
Kickoff
First Half begins.
11'
Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! Chicago Stars 0, North Carolina Courage 1. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from very close range to the top left corner. Assisted by Erica Parkinson.
17'
Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! Chicago Stars 0, North Carolina Courage 2. Chioma Okafor (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Evelyn Ijeh.
45'+2'
Yellow card · Chicago Stars FC
Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45'+3'
Halftime
Halftime
45'
Second half
Second Half begins Chicago Stars 0, North Carolina Courage 2.
61'
Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! Chicago Stars 0, North Carolina Courage 3. Shinomi Koyama (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Chioma Okafor.
63'
Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! Chicago Stars 0, North Carolina Courage 4. Ryan Williams (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner.
69'
Penalty goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! Chicago Stars 0, North Carolina Courage 5. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top right corner.
70'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Bia Gomes replaces Chioma Okafor.
70'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort replaces Evelyn Ijeh.
70'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Vilde Bøe Risa.
71'
Substitution · Chicago Stars FC
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Simone Charley replaces Michelle Alozie.
71'
Substitution · Chicago Stars FC
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Emma Egizii replaces Jenna Bike.
71'
Substitution · Chicago Stars FC
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Bea Franklin replaces Aaliyah Farmer.
71'
Substitution · Chicago Stars FC
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Anna Gasper replaces Julia Grosso.
76'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Dani Weatherholt replaces Feli Rauch.
78'
Substitution · Chicago Stars FC
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Manaka Hayashi replaces Brianna Pinto.
80'
Yellow card · North Carolina Courage
Uno Shiragaki (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
84'
Yellow card · Chicago Stars FC
Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
85'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Ivy Younce replaces Ashley Sanchez.
90'+6'
Full time
End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

North Carolina Courage vs Chicago Stars FC Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

North Carolina Courage Starting Lineup

4-3-3

1
Kailen SheridanG
13
Ryan WilliamsRB
11
Feli RauchLB · Subbed off
20
Shinomi KoyamaCM
18
Uno ShiragakiCD-R
12
Natalia StaudeCD-L
19
Érica ParkinsonRM
26
Vilde Bøe RisaLM · Subbed off
10
Evelyn IjehF · Subbed off
8
Chioma OkaforRF · Subbed off
2
Ashley SanchezLF · Subbed off

North Carolina Courage Substitutes

80
Oli PeñaSUB
9
Olivia WingateSUB
21
Ana Beatriz Gomes LopesSUB · Came on
33
Hannah BetfortSUB · Came on
17
Dani WeatherholtSUB · Came on
5
Cameron BrooksSUB
14
Carly WickenheiserSUB · Came on
6
Ivy YounceSUB · Came on
99
Madison WhiteSUB

HOME TEAM

Chicago Stars FC Starting Lineup

4-3-3

1
Alyssa NaeherG
14
Taylor WoodRB
29
Leila OuahabiLB
7
Julia GrossoCM · Subbed off
25
Aaliyah FarmerCD-R · Subbed off
3
Sam StaabCD-L
10
Brianna PintoRM · Subbed off
34
Tessa DellaroseLM
5
Michelle AlozieF · Subbed off
11
Nádia GomesRF
4
Jenna BikeLF · Subbed off

Chicago Stars FC Substitutes

18
Simone CharleySUB · Came on
28
Emma EgiziiSUB · Came on
15
Elise EvansSUB
31
Anna GasperSUB · Came on
16
Manaka HayashiSUB · Came on
27
Katie AtkinsonSUB
22
Halle MackiewiczSUB
20
Bea FranklinSUB · Came on
6
Oihane ValdezateSUB

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

North Carolina Courage 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

Total ShotsNádia Gomes2 · 1 SOG, 0.08 xG

Sam Staab

Accurate PassesSam Staab64 · 74 PASS, 0 BCC

Taylor Wood

Defensive InterventionsTaylor Wood14 · 1 TKLW, 1 DUELW

Alyssa Naeher

SavesAlyssa Naeher3 · 9 SOGA, 5.28 xGC

North Carolina Courage Match Leaders

Ashley Sanchez

Total ShotsAshley Sanchez6 · 4 SOG, 1.99 xG

Uno Shiragaki

Accurate PassesUno Shiragaki74 · 82 PASS, 0 BCC

Shinomi Koyama

Defensive InterventionsShinomi Koyama7 · 0 TKLW, 1 DUELW

Kailen Sheridan

SavesKailen Sheridan2 · 2 SOGA, 0.45 xGC

PLAY-BY-PLAY

North Carolina Courage 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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Match ends, Chicago Stars 0, North Carolina Courage 6.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, North Carolina Courage 6.
90'+6'
Attempt missed. Simone Charley (Chicago Stars) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Bea Franklin.
90'+1'
Attempt saved. Hannah Betfort (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars).
90'+1'
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
88'
Foul by Ivy Younce (North Carolina Courage).
88'
Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Ivy Younce replaces Ashley Sanchez.
84'
Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
84'
Erica Parkinson (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick on the left wing.
84'
Foul by Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars).
81'
Goal! Chicago Stars 0, North Carolina Courage 6. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) header from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Ryan Williams with a cross.
80'
Uno Shiragaki (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
80'
Foul by Uno Shiragaki (North Carolina Courage).
80'
Simone Charley (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
79'
Attempt missed. Erica Parkinson (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Carly Wickenheiser with a cross.
78'
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Manaka Hayashi replaces Brianna Pinto.
78'
Attempt missed. Bia Gomes (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Erica Parkinson.
77'
Erica Parkinson (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
77'
Foul by Brianna Pinto (Chicago Stars).
76'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Dani Weatherholt replaces Feli Rauch.
75'
Hannah Betfort (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick on the left wing.
75'
Foul by Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars).
73'
Offside, North Carolina Courage. Shinomi Koyama is caught offside.
71'
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Anna Gasper replaces Julia Grosso.
71'
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Bea Franklin replaces Aaliyah Farmer.
71'
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Emma Egizii replaces Jenna Bike.
71'
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Simone Charley replaces Michelle Alozie.
70'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Vilde Bøe Risa.
70'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort replaces Evelyn Ijeh.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

North Carolina Courage vs Chicago Stars FC Result Summary

North Carolina Courage won North Carolina Courage 6–0 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.

North Carolina Courage Season Context: Use the June Pause as a Divider

The 2026 calendar has no official NWSL matches through most of June. Treat the games before and after that break as two planning blocks when exporting or subscribing.

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 North Carolina Courage 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

North Carolina Courage vs Chicago Stars FC 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, North Carolina Courage has 2 wins, Chicago Stars FC has 0 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Chicago Stars FC 0–4 North Carolina Courage on May 16, 2026.

May 16, 2026: Chicago Stars FC vs North Carolina Courage

Chicago Stars FC 0–4 North Carolina Courage

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September 6, 2026: North Carolina Courage vs Chicago Stars FC

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

North Carolina Courage 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.

North Carolina Courage Current Snapshot

North Carolina Courage is currently #9 with 45 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses). Recent form: L W W 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 L D.

Table Position Comparison

North Carolina Courage has the higher current points total, with a gap of 28 points between the clubs.

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USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This North Carolina Courage vs Chicago Stars FC Result Page

Compare the Final Match Stats

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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

North Carolina Courage vs Chicago Stars FC FAQ

What was the North Carolina Courage vs Chicago Stars FC score?

The recorded final score was North Carolina Courage 6–0 Chicago Stars FC on September 6, 2026.

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Where is North Carolina Courage 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 North Carolina Courage and Chicago Stars FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Chicago Stars FC 0–4 North Carolina Courage on May 16, 2026.