FINAL RESULT · October 23, 2026

Houston Dash 3–1 Chicago Stars FC: October 23, 2026 NWSL Result

Houston Dash and Chicago Stars FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on October 23, 2026. The final score was Houston Dash 3–1 Chicago Stars FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Houston Dash logo Houston Dash Current rank #12 · Form L L D W L
3–1
Chicago Stars FC logo Chicago Stars FC Current rank #16 · Form L L L L D
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Houston Dash 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

Houston Dash vs Chicago Stars FC Match Highlights

Watch 6 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 vs Houston Dash

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Chicago Stars vs. Houston Dash - Game Highlights

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Leah Klenke slots in the goal for Houston Dash

Leah Klenke finds the back of the net for Houston Dash

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Houston Dash vs Chicago Stars FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this October 23, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Houston Dash 3–1 Chicago Stars FC

Match venue

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

Attendance

5,961

Formations

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

Houston DashTeam statisticChicago Stars FC
65.2%Possession34.8%
12Shots8
5Shots on goal3
2Corner kicks5
2Saves2
12Fouls committed17
2Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
2Offsides2
493Passes attempted263
385Passes completed172
80%Pass accuracy70%
16Tackles won12
11Interceptions16
3Blocked shots3
11Clearances24
GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Houston Dash 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 · Houston Dash

    Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Houston Dash 1. Leah Klenke (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner following a set piece situation.

  3. Halftime

    First Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Houston Dash 1.

  4. Substitution · Houston Dash

    Substitution, Houston Dash. Kat Rader replaces Khyah Harper.

  5. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Emma Egizii replaces Simone Charley.

  6. Second half

    Start 2nd Half

  7. Yellow card · Houston Dash

    Leah Klenke (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  8. Goal · Houston Dash

    Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Houston Dash 2. Maggie Graham (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lisa Boattin following a set piece situation.

  9. Substitution · Houston Dash

    Substitution, Houston Dash. Kiki Van Zanten replaces Miljana Ivanovic.

  10. Substitution · Houston Dash

    Substitution, Houston Dash. Clarissa Laris­ey replaces Kate Faasse.

  11. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Jenna Bike replaces Micayla Johnson.

  12. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Anna Gasper replaces Taylor Wood.

  13. Substitution · Houston Dash

    Substitution, Houston Dash. Sarah Puntigam replaces Danielle Colaprico.

  14. Substitution · Houston Dash

    Substitution, Houston Dash. Allysha Chapman replaces Linda Ullmark.

  15. Yellow card · Houston Dash

    Sarah Puntigam (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card.

  16. Goal · Houston Dash

    Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Houston Dash 3. Clarissa Laris­ey (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kiki Van Zanten with a cross.

  17. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Aaliyah Farmer replaces Mallory Swanson.

  18. Yellow card · Chicago Stars FC

    Tessa Dellarose (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  19. Substitution · Chicago Stars FC

    Substitution, Chicago Stars. Maitane López replaces Tessa Dellarose.

  20. Full time

    Second Half ends, Chicago Stars 1, Houston Dash 3.

STARTING XI & BENCH

Houston Dash vs Chicago Stars FC Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

Houston Dash Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1
  • 1
    Jane CampbellG
  • 8
    Natalie HammondRB
  • 27
    Lisa BoattinLB
  • 19
    Maggie GrahamLM
  • 14
    Paige NielsenCD-R
  • 4
    Leah KlenkeCD-L
  • 34
    Khyah HarperAM-R · Subbed off
  • 24
    Danielle ColapricoRM · Subbed off
  • 23
    Kate FaasseF · Subbed off
  • 30
    Linda UllmarkAM · Subbed off
  • 47
    Miljana IvanovicAM-L · Subbed off

Houston Dash Substitutes

  • 17
    Sarah PuntigamSUB · Came on
  • 2
    Allysha ChapmanSUB · Came on
  • 40
    Caroline DeLisleSUB
  • 6
    Messiah BrightSUB
  • 99
    Jordan BrewsterSUB
  • 9
    Clarissa Laris­eySUB · Came on
  • 12
    Kiki Van ZantenSUB · Came on
  • 18
    Mary HardinSUB
  • 22
    Kat RaderSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM

Chicago Stars FC Starting Lineup

4-3-3
  • 1
    Alyssa NaeherG
  • 14
    Taylor WoodRB · Subbed off
  • 11
    Nádia GomesLB
  • 10
    Brianna PintoCM
  • 20
    Bea FranklinCD-R
  • 3
    Sam StaabCD-L
  • 9
    Mallory SwansonRM · Subbed off
  • 34
    Tessa DellaroseLM · Subbed off
  • 18
    Simone CharleyF · Subbed off
  • 5
    Michelle AlozieRF
  • 23
    Micayla JohnsonLF · Subbed off

Chicago Stars FC Substitutes

  • 31
    Anna GasperSUB · Came on
  • 6
    Oihane ValdezateSUB
  • 4
    Jenna BikeSUB · Came on
  • 28
    Emma EgiziiSUB · Came on
  • 15
    Elise EvansSUB
  • 27
    Katie AtkinsonSUB
  • 25
    Aaliyah FarmerSUB · Came on
  • 22
    Halle MackiewiczSUB
  • 77
    MaitaneSUB · Came on
KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Houston Dash 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

Michelle Alozie
Total ShotsMichelle Alozie4 · 1 SOG, 0.41 xG
Sam Staab
Accurate PassesSam Staab27 · 42 PASS, 0 BCC
Bea Franklin
Defensive InterventionsBea Franklin16 · 0 TKL, 6 DUELW
Alyssa Naeher
SavesAlyssa Naeher2 · 5 SOGA, 1.46 xGC

Houston Dash Match Leaders

Leah Klenke
Total ShotsLeah Klenke2 · 1 SOG, 0.20 xG
Leah Klenke
Accurate PassesLeah Klenke71 · 85 PASS, 0 BCC
Leah Klenke
Defensive InterventionsLeah Klenke12 · 3 TKL, 5 DUELW
Jane Campbell
SavesJane Campbell2 · 3 SOGA, 0.60 xGC
PLAY-BY-PLAY

Houston Dash 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 1, Houston Dash 3.

  2. Second Half ends, Chicago Stars 1, Houston Dash 3.

  3. Goal! Chicago Stars 1, Houston Dash 3. Sam Staab (Chicago Stars) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Emma Egizii with a cross following a corner.

  4. Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Kiki Van Zanten.

  5. Attempt blocked. Emma Egizii (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nádia Gomes.

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

  7. Attempt saved. Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jane Campbell (Houston Dash). Assisted by Jenna Bike.

  8. Substitution, Chicago Stars. Maitane López replaces Tessa Dellarose.

  9. Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  10. Foul by Anna Gasper (Chicago Stars).

  11. Kat Rader (Houston Dash).

  12. Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  13. Tessa Dellarose (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  14. Maggie Graham (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  15. Foul by Tessa Dellarose (Chicago Stars).

  16. Foul by Sarah Puntigam (Houston Dash).

  17. Sam Staab (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  18. Attempt missed. Clarissa Laris­ey (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Lisa Boattin.

  19. Attempt missed. Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jenna Bike following a set piece situation.

  20. Substitution, Chicago Stars. Aaliyah Farmer replaces Mallory Swanson.

  21. Foul by Kiki Van Zanten (Houston Dash).

  22. Mallory Swanson (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  23. Foul by Clarissa Laris­ey (Houston Dash).

  24. Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  25. Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Houston Dash 3. Clarissa Laris­ey (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kiki Van Zanten with a cross.

  26. Sarah Puntigam (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card.

  27. Foul by Sarah Puntigam (Houston Dash).

  28. Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  29. Lisa Boattin (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  30. Foul by Emma Egizii (Chicago Stars).

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Houston Dash vs Chicago Stars FC Result Summary

Houston Dash won Houston Dash 3–1 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.

Houston Dash Season Context: Match Themes Add a Second Planning Layer

Houston announced individual home themes such as Pups at the Pitch, Pride and Global Fútbol. First choose a home fixture here, then confirm the current promotion on the club's matchday information.

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 Houston Dash 2026 home match themes and schedule notes and the Chicago Stars FC 2026 schedule release. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Houston Dash vs Chicago Stars FC 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Houston Dash has 2 wins, Chicago Stars FC has 0 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Chicago Stars FC 0–5 Houston Dash on August 19, 2026.

August 19, 2026: Chicago Stars FC vs Houston Dash

Chicago Stars FC 0–5 Houston Dash

Shell Energy Stadium

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October 23, 2026: Houston Dash vs Chicago Stars FC

Houston Dash 3–1 Chicago Stars FC

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Houston Dash 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.

Houston Dash Current Snapshot

Houston Dash is currently #12 with 33 points from 30 matches (9 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses). Recent form: L L D W L.

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 L L D.

Table Position Comparison

Houston Dash has the higher current points total, with a gap of 16 points between the clubs.

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Houston Dash 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

Houston Dash vs Chicago Stars FC FAQ

What was the Houston Dash vs Chicago Stars FC score?

The recorded final score was Houston Dash 3–1 Chicago Stars FC on October 23, 2026.

Where can I watch Houston Dash vs Chicago Stars FC?

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Where is Houston Dash 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 Houston Dash and Chicago Stars FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Chicago Stars FC 0–5 Houston Dash on August 19, 2026.