FINAL RESULT · October 4, 2026

Denver Summit FC 3–0 Chicago Stars FC: October 4, 2026 NWSL Result

Denver Summit FC and Chicago Stars FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on October 4, 2026. The final score was Denver Summit FC 3–0 Chicago Stars FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Denver Summit FC logo Denver Summit FC Current rank #10 · Form L W D D W
3–0
Chicago Stars FC logo Chicago Stars FC Current rank #16 · Form L L D L L
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Denver Summit 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

Denver Summit FC 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.

FULL HIGHLIGHTS | Chicago Stars FC vs. Denver Summit

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Chicago Stars vs. Denver Summit FC - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Chicago Stars vs. Denver Summit FC, 10/05/2026

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Janine Sonis with a Spectacular Goal vs. Chicago Stars

Janine Sonis (Denver Summit FC) with a Spectacular Goal vs. Chicago Stars, 10/05/2026

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Janine Sonis scores goal for Denver Summit FC

Janine Sonis slots in the goal for Denver Summit FC

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Denver Summit FC vs Chicago Stars FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this October 4, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Denver Summit FC 3–0 Chicago Stars FC

Match venue

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

Attendance

4,614

Formations

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

Denver Summit FCTeam statisticChicago Stars FC
61.9%Possession38.1%
17Shots10
6Shots on goal4
6Corner kicks1
4Saves3
8Fouls committed6
0Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
0Offsides3
552Passes attempted335
464Passes completed251
80%Pass accuracy70%
10Tackles won17
12Interceptions12
5Blocked shots1
13Clearances19
GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Denver Summit 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 · Denver Summit FC

    Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Denver Summit 1. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Emma Regan.

  3. Yellow card · Chicago Stars FC

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

  4. Goal · Denver Summit FC

    Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Denver Summit 2. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Janine Sonis.

  5. Halftime

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

  6. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Jenna Bike replaces Emma Egizii.

  7. Second half

    Start 2nd Half

  8. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Simone Charley replaces Mallory Swanson.

  9. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Natalie Means replaces Yuzuki Yamamoto.

  10. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Melissa Kössler replaces Natasha Flint.

  11. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Anna Gasper replaces Tessa Dellarose.

  12. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Taylor Wood replaces Micayla Johnson.

  13. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Aaliyah Farmer replaces Julia Grosso.

  14. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Naomi Eto replaces Ayo Oke.

  15. Full time

    Second Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Denver Summit 3.

STARTING XI & BENCH

Denver Summit FC vs Chicago Stars FC Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

Denver Summit FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1
  • 1
    Abby SmithG
  • 7
    Ayo OkeRB · Subbed off
  • 6
    Janine SonisLB
  • 24
    Delanie SheehanLM
  • 23
    Eva GaetinoCD-R
  • 3
    Kaleigh KurtzCD-L
  • 9
    Yazmeen RyanAM-R
  • 8
    Emma ReganRM
  • 26
    Natasha FlintF · Subbed off
  • 10
    Lindsey HeapsAM
  • 18
    Yuzuki YamamotoAM-L · Subbed off

Denver Summit FC Substitutes

  • 4
    Natalie MeansSUB · Came on
  • 33
    Olivia ThomasSUB
  • 20
    Naomi EtoSUB · Came on
  • 2
    Megan ReidSUB
  • 36
    Kat AsmanSUB
  • 5
    Devin LynchSUB
  • 13
    Gemma BonnerSUB
  • 14
    Yuna McCormackSUB
  • 25
    Melissa KösslerSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM

Chicago Stars FC Starting Lineup

4-4-2
  • 27
    Katie AtkinsonG
  • 5
    Michelle AlozieRB
  • 11
    Nádia GomesLB
  • 10
    Brianna PintoCM-R
  • 20
    Bea FranklinCD-R
  • 3
    Sam StaabCD-L
  • 28
    Emma EgiziiRM · Subbed off
  • 34
    Tessa DellaroseCM-L · Subbed off
  • 9
    Mallory SwansonCF-L · Subbed off
  • 7
    Julia GrossoCF-R · Subbed off
  • 23
    Micayla JohnsonLM · Subbed off

Chicago Stars FC Substitutes

  • 31
    Anna GasperSUB · Came on
  • 1
    Alyssa NaeherSUB
  • 15
    Elise EvansSUB
  • 6
    Oihane ValdezateSUB
  • 22
    Halle MackiewiczSUB
  • 14
    Taylor WoodSUB · Came on
  • 18
    Simone CharleySUB · Came on
  • 25
    Aaliyah FarmerSUB · Came on
  • 4
    Jenna BikeSUB · Came on
KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Denver Summit 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

Total ShotsNádia Gomes2 · 0 SOG, 0.04 xG
Sam Staab
Accurate PassesSam Staab39 · 47 PASS, 0 BCC
Michelle Alozie
Defensive InterventionsMichelle Alozie16 · 5 TKLW, 7 DUELW
Katie Atkinson
SavesKatie Atkinson3 · 6 SOGA, 2.17 xGC

Denver Summit FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsLindsey Heaps4 · 3 SOG, 1.16 xG
Kaleigh Kurtz
Accurate PassesKaleigh Kurtz62 · 70 PASS, 0 BCC
Kaleigh Kurtz
Defensive InterventionsKaleigh Kurtz16 · 0 TKLW, 1 DUELW
Abby Smith
SavesAbby Smith4 · 4 SOGA, 0.37 xGC
PLAY-BY-PLAY

Denver Summit 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, Denver Summit 3.

  2. Second Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Denver Summit 3.

  3. Kaleigh Kurtz (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  4. Foul by Simone Charley (Chicago Stars).

  5. Attempt saved. Simone Charley (Chicago Stars) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Abby Smith (Denver Summit). Assisted by Jenna Bike with a cross.

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

  7. Offside, Chicago Stars. Simone Charley is caught offside.

  8. Substitution, Denver Summit. Naomi Eto replaces Ayo Oke.

  9. Offside, Chicago Stars. Anna Gasper is caught offside.

  10. Substitution, Chicago Stars. Aaliyah Farmer replaces Julia Grosso.

  11. Attempt missed. Nádia Gomes (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Taylor Wood following a fast break.

  12. Foul by Natalie Means (Denver Summit).

  13. Katie Atkinson (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  14. Substitution, Chicago Stars. Taylor Wood replaces Micayla Johnson.

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

  16. Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Denver Summit 3. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) header from very close range to the centre of the goal.

  17. Attempt blocked. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.

  18. Attempt missed. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.

  19. Attempt blocked. Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.

  20. Substitution, Denver Summit. Melissa Kössler replaces Natasha Flint.

  21. Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Michelle Alozie.

  22. Attempt blocked. Natalie Means (Denver Summit) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ayo Oke.

  23. Attempt saved. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Katie Atkinson (Chicago Stars). Assisted by Lindsey Heaps.

  24. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  25. Foul by Sam Staab (Chicago Stars).

  26. Substitution, Denver Summit. Natalie Means replaces Yuzuki Yamamoto.

  27. Attempt missed. Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Simone Charley.

  28. Foul by Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit).

  29. Tessa Dellarose (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  30. Substitution, Chicago Stars. Simone Charley replaces Mallory Swanson.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Denver Summit FC vs Chicago Stars FC Result Summary

Denver Summit FC won Denver Summit FC 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.

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.

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 Denver Summit FC inaugural 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

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

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Denver Summit FC has 2 wins, Chicago Stars FC has 0 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Chicago Stars FC 1–6 Denver Summit FC on August 29, 2026.

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

Chicago Stars FC 1–6 Denver Summit FC

Centennial Stadium

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

Denver Summit FC 3–0 Chicago Stars FC

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Denver Summit 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.

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 W D D 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 L D L L.

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 Denver Summit 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

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

MATCH QUESTIONS

Denver Summit FC vs Chicago Stars FC FAQ

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

The recorded final score was Denver Summit FC 3–0 Chicago Stars FC on October 4, 2026.

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Where is Denver Summit 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 Denver Summit FC and Chicago Stars FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Chicago Stars FC 1–6 Denver Summit FC on August 29, 2026.