Chicago Stars FC v Washington Spirit

NWSL

Full time

Chicago Stars FC

0–3

Washington Spirit

Match events

Chicago Stars FCWashington Spirit

1st half

7'0–1
GoalGoal! 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.
Yellow cardBea Franklin (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for handball.
33'
34'0–2
Penalty goalGoal! Chicago Stars 0, Washington Spirit 2. Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
Half-time0–2

2nd half

45'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Washington Spirit. Ashley Hatch replaces Rosemonde Kouassi.
45'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Washington Spirit. Paige Metayer replaces Lucia Di Guglielmo.
SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Stars. Anna Gasper replaces Bea Franklin.
60'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Stars. Emma Egizii replaces Michelle Alozie.
60'
75'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Mélissa Bethi because of an injury.
76'

Highlights

1:19Chicago Stars vs. Washington Spirit - Game HighlightsESPN0:51Trinity Rodman's early goal puts the Spirit ahead 1-0ESPN0:35Andi Sullivan nets the penalty kick for WashingtonESPN0:54Tamara Bolt knocks in a header for the SpiritESPN

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News and reaction

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Match report

Where to watch

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Match details

Date: Monday 21 September 2026
Started: 7:00 am AEDT
Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston
Competition: NWSL
Officials: Brandon Stevis (Referee)

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