Chicago Stars FC 3-2 Racing Louisville FC
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Chicago Stars FC won: Chicago Stars FC 3-2 Racing Louisville FC in the NWSL (Round 18) on Sun, 23 Aug 2026 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, Illinois. Chicago Stars FC goals: Jameese Joseph 34', Mallory Swanson 62', Julia Grosso 84'. Racing Louisville FC goals: Taylor Flint 50', Makenna Morris 69'. Expected goals: 1.14-1.43. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Taylor Flint (8.5).
Match report
Chicago Stars FC beat Racing Louisville FC 3-2
Chicago Stars FC narrowly beat Racing Louisville FC 3-2 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on Sunday 23 August in NWSL.
Jameese Joseph put Chicago Stars FC ahead on 34' (1-0), Taylor Flint levelled for Racing Louisville FC on 50' (1-1), Mallory Swanson restored Chicago Stars FC's lead on 62' (2-1), Makenna Morris levelled for Racing Louisville FC on 69' (2-2) and Julia Grosso restored Chicago Stars FC's lead on 84' (3-2).
Chicago Stars FC had 56% of the ball, shots were 12-22 (6-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.14-1.43.
Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 4,405. Referee: Corbyn May.
Match stats
| Chicago Stars FC | Racing Louisville FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.14 | 1.43 |
| Total shots | 12 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 63 | 38 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 322 (78%) | 229 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total shots | 12 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 18 |
Lineups
Chicago Stars FC (4-2-3-1): Katie Atkinson, Michelle Alozie, Maitane López, Samantha Staab, Leila Ouahabi, Anna Gasper, Tessa Dellarose, Jenna Bike, Mallory Swanson, Jameese Joseph, Micayla Johnson
Racing Louisville FC (3-4-1-2): Jordyn Bloomer, Ellie Jean, Arin Wright, Mirann Gacioch, Quincy McMahon, Lauren Milliet, Taylor Flint, Ella Hase, Audrey Mckeen, Kayla Fischer, Emma Sears
Key events
- 34' · Goal · Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Aaliyah Farmer for Anna Gasper (Chicago Stars FC)
- 50' · Goal · Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville FC)
- 62' · Goal · Mallory Swanson (Chicago Stars FC)
- 65' · Substitution · Julia Grosso for Mallory Swanson (Chicago Stars FC)
- 65' · Substitution · Maja Lardner for Kayla Fischer (Racing Louisville FC)
- 66' · Substitution · Nádia Gomes for Micayla Johnson (Chicago Stars FC)
- 68' · Substitution · Katie O'Kane for Audrey Mckeen (Racing Louisville FC)
- 68' · Substitution · Makenna Morris for Ella Hase (Racing Louisville FC)
- 69' · Goal · Makenna Morris (Racing Louisville FC)
- 79' · Substitution · Emma Egizii for Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars FC)
- 84' · Goal · Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars FC)
- 85' · Substitution · Rachel Hill for Quincy McMahon (Racing Louisville FC)
- 85' · Substitution · Sarah Weber for Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Taylor Malham for Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars FC)
All-time head-to-head
Chicago Stars FC vs Racing Louisville FC: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Chicago Stars FC vs Racing Louisville FC?
Chicago Stars FC won, 3-2 (NWSL) on Sun, 23 Aug 2026.
When and where is Chicago Stars FC vs Racing Louisville FC?
Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 18:00 UTC at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, Illinois, NWSL.