Chicago Stars FC v Denver Summit FC

NWSL

Full time

Chicago Stars FC

0–3

Denver Summit FC

Match events

Chicago Stars FCDenver Summit FC

1st half

8'0–1
GoalGoal! 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.
Yellow cardMichelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
20'
26'0–2
GoalGoal! 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.
Half-time0–2

2nd half

SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Stars. Jenna Bike replaces Emma Egizii.
45'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Stars. Simone Charley replaces Mallory Swanson.
60'
62'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Denver Summit. Natalie Means replaces Yuzuki Yamamoto.
74'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Denver Summit. Melissa Kössler replaces Natasha Flint.
76'0–3
GoalGoal! Chicago Stars 0, Denver Summit 3. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) header from very close range to the centre of the goal.

Highlights

1:18Chicago Stars vs. Denver Summit FC - Game HighlightsESPN0:50Janine Sonis with a Spectacular Goal vs. Chicago StarsESPN0:44Janine Sonis scores goal for Denver Summit FCESPN0:41Lindsey Heaps scores in the 76'ESPN

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News and reaction

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Match report

Where to watch

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Match details

Date: Monday 5 October 2026
Started: 7:00 am AEDT
Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston
Competition: NWSL
Crowd: 4,614

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