Portland Thorns 1-1 Chicago Stars FC
Updated
It finished level: Portland Thorns 1-1 Chicago Stars FC in the NWSL (Round 21) on Sun, 13 Sept 2026 at Providence Park, Portland, Oregon. Portland Thorns goals: Maitane López 22' (og). Chicago Stars FC goals: Taylor Malham 90'+2. Expected goals: 1.33-0.75. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Alyssa Naeher (8.1).
Match report
Portland Thorns 1-1 Chicago Stars FC: match report
Portland Thorns and Chicago Stars FC shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Providence Park on Sunday 13 September in NWSL.
An own goal by Maitane López put Portland Thorns ahead on 22' (1-0) and Taylor Malham levelled for Chicago Stars FC on 90+2' (1-1).
Portland Thorns had 56% of the ball, shots were 22-9 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.33-0.75.
Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 17,066. Referee: Natalie Simon.
Match stats
| Portland Thorns | Chicago Stars FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.33 | 0.75 |
| Total shots | 22 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 44 | 19 |
| Big chances | 0 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 406 (85%) | 300 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 7 |
| Total shots | 22 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 19 | 8 |
Lineups
Portland Thorns (4-2-3-1): Mackenzie Arnold, Reyna Reyes, Carolyn Calzada, Samantha Hiatt, Mary Alice Vignola, Nina Nijstad, Jessie Fleming, Morgan Weaver, Pietra Tordin, Reilyn Turner, Sophia Wilson
Chicago Stars FC (4-3-3): Alyssa Naeher, Taylor Malham, Maitane López, Samantha Staab, Nádia Gomes, Bea Franklin, Brianna Pinto, Leila Ouahabi, Jenna Bike, Michelle Alozie, Julia Grosso
Key events
- 22' · Goal · Maitane López (Portland Thorns)
- 24' · Yellow card · Maitane López (Chicago Stars FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Caiya Hanks for Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns)
- 62' · Substitution · Simone Charley for Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars FC)
- 73' · Substitution · Anna Gasper for Brianna Pinto (Chicago Stars FC)
- 73' · Substitution · Emma Egizii for Jenna Bike (Chicago Stars FC)
- 80' · Substitution · Marie Müller for Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns)
- 80' · Substitution · Shae Harvey for Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns)
- 90' · Substitution · Mallie McKenzie for Mary Alice Vignola (Portland Thorns)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Taylor Malham (Chicago Stars FC)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Tessa Dellarose for Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars FC)
All-time head-to-head
Portland Thorns vs Chicago Stars FC: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Portland Thorns vs Chicago Stars FC?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (NWSL) on Sun, 13 Sept 2026.
When and where is Portland Thorns vs Chicago Stars FC?
Sun, 13 Sept 2026, 23:00 UTC at Providence Park, Portland, Oregon, NWSL.