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Open source video →Washington Spirit 3–0 Chicago Stars FC: September 20, 2026 NWSL Result
Washington Spirit and Chicago Stars FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on September 20, 2026. The final score was Washington Spirit 3–0 Chicago Stars FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC Broadcast Information
ESPNUnited States · Tv package
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Chicago Stars FC Match Venue
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
Evanston, USA
Open venue in Google Maps →Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC Match Highlights
Watch 5 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. Washington Spirit - Game Highlights
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Trinity Rodman's early goal puts the Spirit ahead 1-0
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Andi Sullivan nets the penalty kick for Washington
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Tamara Bolt knocks in a header for the Spirit
Open source video →Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this September 20, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
Washington Spirit 3–0 Chicago Stars FC
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
Brandon Stevis
4-3-3 vs 4-4-2
Washington SpiritTeam statisticChicago Stars FC
58.8%Possession41.2%
16Shots11
4Shots on goal5
4Corner kicks3
5Saves1
9Fouls committed14
0Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
1Offsides3
482Passes attempted341
411Passes completed273
90%Pass accuracy80%
13Tackles won6
8Interceptions8
4Blocked shots5
9Clearances21
Washington Spirit 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.
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Kickoff
First Half begins.
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Goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Washington Spirit 1. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Hal Hershfelt.
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Yellow card · Chicago Stars FC
Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for handball.
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Penalty goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Washington Spirit 2. Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
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Halftime
Halftime
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Ashley Hatch replaces Rosemonde Kouassi.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Paige Metayer replaces Lucia Di Guglielmo.
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Second half
Start 2nd Half
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Substitution · Chicago Stars FC
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Anna Gasper replaces Bea Franklin.
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Substitution · Chicago Stars FC
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Emma Egizii replaces Michelle Alozie.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Mélissa Bethi because of an injury.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Monique Ngock replaces Andi Sullivan.
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Substitution · Chicago Stars FC
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Tessa Dellarose replaces Brianna Pinto.
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Substitution · Chicago Stars FC
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Simone Charley replaces Jenna Bike.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Gift Monday replaces Sofia Cantore.
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Substitution · Chicago Stars FC
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Aaliyah Farmer replaces Leila Ouahabi because of an injury.
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Full time
End Regular Time
Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-3-3Washington Spirit Starting Lineup
- 18Sandy MacIverG
- 13Lucia Di GuglielmoRB · Subbed off
- 14Gabrielle CarleLB
- 17Hal HershfeltCM
- 9Tara RuddCD-R
- 24Esme MorganCD-L
- 12Andi SullivanRM · Subbed off
- 7Melissa BethiLM · Subbed off
- 27Sofia CantoreF · Subbed off
- 19Rosemonde KouassiRF · Subbed off
- 2Trinity RodmanLF
Washington Spirit Substitutes
- 11Claudia MartínezSUB
- 33Ashley HatchSUB · Came on
- 8Monique NgockSUB · Came on
- 26Paige MetayerSUB · Came on
- 35Madison HaugenSUB
- 28Sara WojdelkoSUB
- 29Emma Gaines-RamosSUB
- 16Tamara BoltSUB · Came on
- 21Gift MondaySUB · Came on
HOME TEAM
4-4-2Chicago Stars FC Starting Lineup
- 1Alyssa NaeherG
- 14Taylor WoodRB
- 11Nádia GomesLB
- 10Brianna PintoCM-R · Subbed off
- 77MaitaneCD-R
- 3Sam StaabCD-L
- 4Jenna BikeRM · Subbed off
- 20Bea FranklinCM-L · Subbed off
- 7Julia GrossoCF-L
- 5Michelle AlozieCF-R · Subbed off
- 29Leila OuahabiLM · Subbed off
Chicago Stars FC Substitutes
- 15Elise EvansSUB
- 28Emma EgiziiSUB · Came on
- 34Tessa DellaroseSUB · Came on
- 6Oihane ValdezateSUB
- 18Simone CharleySUB · Came on
- 22Halle MackiewiczSUB
- 27Katie AtkinsonSUB
- 31Anna GasperSUB · Came on
- 25Aaliyah FarmerSUB · Came on
Washington Spirit 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 ShotsMichelle Alozie3 · 2 SOG, 0.46 xG
Accurate PassesSam Staab43 · 50 PASS, 0 BCC
Defensive InterventionsNádia Gomes13 · 1 TKLW, 3 DUELW
SavesAlyssa Naeher1 · 4 SOGA, 2.07 xGC
Washington Spirit Match Leaders
Total ShotsTrinity Rodman4 · 2 SOG, 0.44 xG
Accurate PassesEsme Morgan87 · 94 PASS, 0 BCC
Defensive InterventionsTara Rudd16 · 1 TKLW, 1 DUELW
SavesSandy MacIver5 · 5 SOGA, 1.15 xGC
Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC Result Summary
Washington Spirit won Washington Spirit 3–0 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.
Washington Spirit Season Context: Find the Championship and Table Rematches
Washington's published highlights include two Gotham meetings and an April home date against Kansas City, the previous season's top team in the table. Opponent filtering surfaces those dates without extra browsing.
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 Washington Spirit 2026 schedule announcement and the Chicago Stars FC 2026 schedule release. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Washington Spirit has 2 wins, Chicago Stars FC has 0 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Chicago Stars FC 0–2 Washington Spirit on November 1, 2026.
September 20, 2026: Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC
Washington Spirit 3–0 Chicago Stars FC
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
November 1, 2026: Chicago Stars FC vs Washington Spirit
Chicago Stars FC 0–2 Washington Spirit
Audi Field
Open the other meeting →Washington Spirit 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.
Washington Spirit Current Snapshot
Washington Spirit is currently #3 with 55 points from 30 matches (17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses). Recent form: L W W 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: D L L W L.
Table Position Comparison
Washington Spirit has the higher current points total, with a gap of 38 points between the clubs.
How to Use This Washington Spirit 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
Review both starting formations and available substitutes, then watch any verified postgame videos attached to this result.
Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC FAQ
What was the Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC score?
The recorded final score was Washington Spirit 3–0 Chicago Stars FC on September 20, 2026.
Where can I watch Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC?
The current schedule lists ESPN. Availability, subscription requirements and international rights can vary by service and location.
Where is Washington Spirit 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 Washington Spirit and Chicago Stars FC meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was Chicago Stars FC 0–2 Washington Spirit on November 1, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 104 commentary updates
Match ends, Chicago Stars 0, Washington Spirit 3.
Second Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Washington Spirit 3.
Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Simone Charley (Chicago Stars).
Attempt blocked. Emma Egizii (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Paige Metayer.
Attempt missed. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Hal Hershfelt with a headed pass.
Monique Ngock (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Tessa Dellarose (Chicago Stars).
Hal Hershfelt (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Emma Egizii (Chicago Stars).
Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time.
Handball by Monique Ngock (Washington Spirit).
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Aaliyah Farmer replaces Leila Ouahabi because of an injury.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Leila Ouahabi (Chicago Stars).
Attempt saved. Anna Gasper (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit).
Attempt blocked. Taylor Wood (Chicago Stars) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leila Ouahabi with a cross.
Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Esme Morgan.
Attempt blocked. Simone Charley (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Gift Monday replaces Sofia Cantore.
Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Washington Spirit 3. Tamara Bolt (Washington Spirit) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Trinity Rodman with a cross.
Tamara Bolt (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Tessa Dellarose (Chicago Stars).
Handball by Tamara Bolt (Washington Spirit).
Attempt missed. Monique Ngock (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner.
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Simone Charley replaces Jenna Bike.
Substitution, Chicago Stars. Tessa Dellarose replaces Brianna Pinto.
Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Taylor Wood (Chicago Stars).