Portland Thorns FC vs Chicago Stars FC, 2026 NWSL, Regular Season
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Portland Thorns FC are hosting Chicago Stars FC
at Providence Park, Portland, Oregon, USA, starting on
. The match is a part of the NWSL.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Maitane López.
- 4': Attempt missed. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by M.A. Vignola with a headed pass following a corner.
- 5': Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 5': Foul by Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars).
- 7': Nina Nijstad (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 7': Foul by Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars).
- 9': Attempt missed. Nina Nijstad (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Pietra Tordin.
- 10': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Jenna Bike.
- 11': Attempt missed. Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Reyna Reyes following a corner.
- 12': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Sam Staab.
- 12': Attempt blocked. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Reyna Reyes.
- 13': Attempt blocked. Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 13': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Julia Grosso.
- 14': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Reyna Reyes.
- 15': Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns).
- 17': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Carolyn Calzada.
- 19': Delay in match because of an injury Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns).
- 20': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 22': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Bea Franklin.
- 22': Own Goal by Maitane López, Chicago Stars. Portland Thorns 1, Chicago Stars 0.
- 24': Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Foul by Maitane López (Chicago Stars).
- 24': Maitane López (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 28': Attempt saved. Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns).
- 31': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Reyna Reyes.
- 31': Attempt missed. Taylor Wood (Chicago Stars) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Leila Ouahabi with a cross following a corner.
- 32': Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 32': Foul by M.A. Vignola (Portland Thorns).
- 34': Attempt saved. Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars). Assisted by Sophia Wilson.
- 36': Nina Nijstad (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 36': Foul by Sam Staab (Chicago Stars).
- 39': Attempt blocked. Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Leila Ouahabi.
- 39': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Sam Hiatt.
- 45': Attempt saved. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner by Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars). Assisted by Pietra Tordin.
- 45': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Alyssa Naeher.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Attempt blocked. Nina Nijstad (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 45'+3': Foul by Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars).
- 45'+3': Sam Hiatt (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Portland Thorns 1, Chicago Stars 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Portland Thorns 1, Chicago Stars 0.
- 45': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Caiya Hanks replaces Morgan Weaver.
- 46': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Nádia Gomes.
- 50': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by M.A. Vignola.
- 51': Attempt missed. Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Nádia Gomes with a cross following a corner.
- 52': Foul by Brianna Pinto (Chicago Stars).
- 52': Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nina Nijstad.
- 55': Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 55': Foul by Carolyn Calzada (Portland Thorns).
- 56': Attempt missed. Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Taylor Wood with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 59': Foul by Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars).
- 59': Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 59': Attempt saved. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner by Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars). Assisted by Reilyn Turner.
- 61': Attempt blocked. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nina Nijstad.
- 61': Attempt saved. Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner by Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns). Assisted by Julia Grosso.
- 62': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Simone Charley replaces Michelle Alozie.
- 64': Attempt blocked. Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sophia Wilson with a cross.
- 65': Attempt blocked. Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sophia Wilson.
- 65': Attempt missed. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right following a fast break.
- 66': Attempt saved. Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner by Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars). Assisted by Pietra Tordin.
- 68': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Sam Hiatt.
- 73': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Anna Gasper replaces Brianna Pinto.
- 73': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Emma Egizii replaces Jenna Bike.
- 75': Taylor Wood (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Foul by Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns).
- 78': Delay in match because of an injury Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns).
- 80': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Marie Müller replaces Reyna Reyes.
- 80': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Shae Harvey replaces Reilyn Turner.
- 80': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sophia Wilson.
- 81': Attempt saved. Shae Harvey (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars).
- 83': Attempt missed. Nina Nijstad (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Marie Müller with a cross.
- 83': Attempt missed. Emma Egizii (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Julia Grosso.
- 84': Attempt missed. Marie Müller (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high.
- 85': Attempt saved. Nádia Gomes (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner by Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns).
- 86': Foul by Nádia Gomes (Chicago Stars).
- 86': Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 87': Attempt missed. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by M.A. Vignola following a set piece situation.
- 89': Delay in match because of an injury M.A. Vignola (Portland Thorns).
- 90': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Mallie McKenzie replaces M.A. Vignola because of an injury.
- 90': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Nina Nijstad.
- 90'+2': Goal! Portland Thorns 1, Chicago Stars 1. Taylor Wood (Chicago Stars) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner following a corner.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Tessa Dellarose replaces Julia Grosso.
- 90'+4': Nádia Gomes (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Foul by Marie Müller (Portland Thorns).
- 90'+6': Attempt saved. Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars). Assisted by Marie Müller.
- 90'+6': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Alyssa Naeher.
- 90'+7': Attempt missed. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jessie Fleming with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Portland Thorns 1, Chicago Stars 1.
- 0': Match ends, Portland Thorns 1, Chicago Stars 1.
Statistics
 CHI |
POR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 5 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 7 | Saves | 3 |
| 43.8 | Possession | 56.2 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 22 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 300 | Accurate Passes | 406 |
| 374 | Passes | 479 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 16 | Crosses | 25 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 47 | Long Balls | 38 |
| 18 | Accurate Long Balls | 18 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 8 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 12 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 14 | Interceptions | 4 |
| 34 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 34 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: NWSL
Venue: Providence Park
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Attendance: 17,066
Venue: Providence Park
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Attendance: 17,066
NWSL Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gotham FC | 30 | +16 | 61 |
| 2 | San Diego Wave FC | 30 | +14 | 58 |
| 3 | Washington Spirit | 30 | +15 | 55 |
| 4 | Kansas City Current | 30 | +15 | 53 |
Line-Ups
Portland Thorns FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Mackenzie Arnold (GK) |
| 16 | Sam Hiatt |
| 4 | Carolyn Calzada |
| 25 | M.A. Vignola |
| 2 | Reyna Reyes |
| 19 | Pietra Tordin |
| 21 | Jessie Fleming |
| 20 | Nina Nijstad |
| 9 | Sophia Wilson |
| 66 | Reilyn Turner |
| 22 | Morgan Weaver |
Chicago Stars FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alyssa Naeher (GK) |
| 3 | Sam Staab |
| 77 | Maitane |
| 11 | Nádia Gomes |
| 14 | Taylor Wood |
| 10 | Brianna Pinto |
| 29 | Leila Ouahabi |
| 20 | Bea Franklin |
| 5 | Michelle Alozie |
| 7 | Julia Grosso |
| 4 | Jenna Bike |
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