Washington Spirit 1-1 Chicago Stars FC
Updated
It finished level: Washington Spirit 1-1 Chicago Stars FC in the NWSL (Round 18) on Sun, 31 Aug 2025 at Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia. Washington Spirit goals: Sofia Cantore 57'. Chicago Stars FC goals: Ludmila da Silva 68'. Expected goals: 2.15-1.04. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Sofia Cantore (7.8).
Match report
Washington Spirit 1-1 Chicago Stars FC: match report
Washington Spirit and Chicago Stars FC shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Audi Field on Sunday 31 August in NWSL.
Sofia Cantore put Washington Spirit ahead on 57' (1-0) and Ludmila da Silva levelled for Chicago Stars FC on 68' (1-1).
Washington Spirit had 52% of the ball, shots were 15-9 (4-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.15-1.04. Washington Spirit will feel they deserved more.
Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit) was player of the match with a 7.8 rating.
Attendance: 16,605. Referee: Marie Durr.
Match stats
| Washington Spirit | Chicago Stars FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.15 | 1.04 |
| Total shots | 15 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 41 | 16 |
| Big chances | 4 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 306 (78%) | 286 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 11 | 4 |
| Total shots | 15 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 5 |
Lineups
Washington Spirit (4-1-3-2): Aubrey Kingsbury, Gabrielle Carle, Esme Morgan, Tara McKeown, Kate Wiesner, Rebeca Bernal, Narumi Miura, Hal Hershfelt, Trinity Rodman, Sofia Cantore, Croix Bethune
Chicago Stars FC (4-2-3-1): Alyssa Naeher, Sam Cary, Kathrin-Julia Hendrich, Samantha Staab, Taylor Malham, Bea Franklin, Maitane Lopez, Ludmila da Silva, Julia Grosso, Jameese Joseph, Allyson Schlegel
Key events
- 22' · Yellow card · Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Paige Metayer for Narumi Miura (Washington Spirit)
- 57' · Goal · Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit)
- 58' · Substitution · Gift Monday for Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit)
- 68' · Goal · Ludmila da Silva (Chicago Stars FC)
- 72' · Substitution · Leilanni Nesbeth for Maitane Lopez (Chicago Stars FC)
- 72' · Substitution · Ava Cook for Sam Cary (Chicago Stars FC)
- 77' · Substitution · Deborah Abiodun for Croix Bethune (Washington Spirit)
- 81' · Substitution · Nadia Gomes for Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars FC)
All-time head-to-head
Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (NWSL) on Sun, 31 Aug 2025.
When and where is Washington Spirit vs Chicago Stars FC?
Sun, 31 Aug 2025, 20:00 UTC at Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia, NWSL.