Chicago Stars FC vs Denver Summit FC, 2026 NWSL, Regular Season
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Chicago Stars FC are hosting Denver Summit FC
at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, USA, starting on
. The match is a part of the NWSL.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Michelle Alozie.
- 4': Offside, Chicago Stars. Mallory Swanson is caught offside.
- 4': Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by Natasha Flint.
- 4': Attempt blocked. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 4': Attempt blocked. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 4': Attempt saved. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Katie Atkinson (Chicago Stars). Assisted by Emma Regan.
- 8': 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.
- 12': Micayla Johnson (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Ayo Oke (Denver Summit).
- 19': Foul by Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars).
- 19': Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 20': Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 22': Attempt missed. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Emma Regan.
- 26': 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.
- 30': Foul by Nádia Gomes (Chicago Stars).
- 30': Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 31': Mallory Swanson (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 31': Foul by Kaleigh Kurtz (Denver Summit).
- 33': Nádia Gomes (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 33': Foul by Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit).
- 37': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Michelle Alozie.
- 38': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Michelle Alozie.
- 39': Corner, Chicago Stars. Conceded by Eva Gaetino.
- 40': Attempt missed. Nádia Gomes (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
- 41': Attempt blocked. Emma Egizii (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Micayla Johnson.
- 42': Attempt saved. Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Abby Smith (Denver Summit).
- 44': Micayla Johnson (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Ayo Oke (Denver Summit).
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Attempt missed. Yuzuki Yamamoto (Denver Summit) header from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ayo Oke with a cross.
- 45'+3': Attempt saved. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Katie Atkinson (Chicago Stars). Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.
- 45'+3': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Katie Atkinson.
- 45'+4': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Brianna Pinto.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Denver Summit 2.
- 45': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Jenna Bike replaces Emma Egizii.
- 45': Second Half begins Chicago Stars 0, Denver Summit 2.
- 46': Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 46': Foul by Yuzuki Yamamoto (Denver Summit).
- 48': Foul by Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars).
- 48': Yuzuki Yamamoto (Denver Summit) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 49': Attempt missed. Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Janine Sonis with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 50': Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Janine Sonis (Denver Summit).
- 51': Attempt missed. Brianna Pinto (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 52': Attempt missed. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.
- 54': Attempt missed. Mallory Swanson (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sam Staab.
- 57': Attempt saved. Mallory Swanson (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Abby Smith (Denver Summit). Assisted by Jenna Bike.
- 58': Foul by Brianna Pinto (Chicago Stars).
- 58': Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Attempt saved. Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Abby Smith (Denver Summit). Assisted by Mallory Swanson.
- 60': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Simone Charley replaces Mallory Swanson.
- 61': Tessa Dellarose (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Foul by Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit).
- 61': Attempt missed. Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Simone Charley.
- 62': Substitution, Denver Summit. Natalie Means replaces Yuzuki Yamamoto.
- 62': Foul by Sam Staab (Chicago Stars).
- 62': Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': 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.
- 70': Attempt blocked. Natalie Means (Denver Summit) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ayo Oke.
- 70': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Michelle Alozie.
- 74': Substitution, Denver Summit. Melissa Kössler replaces Natasha Flint.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.
- 75': Attempt missed. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
- 76': Attempt blocked. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.
- 76': Goal! Chicago Stars 0, Denver Summit 3. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) header from very close range to the centre of the goal.
- 77': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Anna Gasper replaces Tessa Dellarose.
- 77': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Taylor Wood replaces Micayla Johnson.
- 80': Katie Atkinson (Chicago Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Foul by Natalie Means (Denver Summit).
- 85': 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.
- 86': Substitution, Chicago Stars. Aaliyah Farmer replaces Julia Grosso.
- 87': Offside, Chicago Stars. Anna Gasper is caught offside.
- 88': Substitution, Denver Summit. Naomi Eto replaces Ayo Oke.
- 89': Offside, Chicago Stars. Simone Charley is caught offside.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': 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.
- 90'+3': Foul by Simone Charley (Chicago Stars).
- 90'+3': Kaleigh Kurtz (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Chicago Stars 0, Denver Summit 3.
- 0': Match ends, Chicago Stars 0, Denver Summit 3.
Statistics
 DEN |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 6 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 3 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 61.9 | Possession | 38.1 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 464 | Accurate Passes | 251 |
| 552 | Passes | 335 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 15 | Crosses | 11 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.5 |
| 37 | Long Balls | 59 |
| 16 | Accurate Long Balls | 23 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 17 |
| 16 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 13 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 13 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: NWSL
Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
Location: Evanston, USA
Attendance: 4,614
Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
Location: Evanston, USA
Attendance: 4,614
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gotham FC | 27 | +14 | 55 |
| 2 | San Diego Wave FC | 27 | +12 | 51 |
| 3 | Washington Spirit | 27 | +13 | 49 |
| 4 | Utah Royals | 27 | +9 | 46 |
Line-Ups
Chicago Stars FC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Katie Atkinson (GK) |
| 3 | Sam Staab |
| 20 | Bea Franklin |
| 11 | Nádia Gomes |
| 5 | Michelle Alozie  |
| 34 | Tessa Dellarose |
| 10 | Brianna Pinto |
| 23 | Micayla Johnson |
| 28 | Emma Egizii |
| 9 | Mallory Swanson |
| 7 | Julia Grosso |
Denver Summit FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abby Smith (GK) |
| 3 | Kaleigh Kurtz |
| 23 | Eva Gaetino |
| 6 | Janine Sonis |
| 7 | Ayo Oke |
| 10 | Lindsey Heaps |
| 24 | Delanie Sheehan |
| 8 | Emma Regan |
| 26 | Natasha Flint |
| 18 | Yuzuki Yamamoto |
| 9 | Yazmeen Ryan |
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