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Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W: Head-to-Head Stats

Chicago Red Stars W host Washington Spirit W at Martin Stadium on 20 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 UTC in the NWSL Women Group Stage. The home side enter this fixture struggling at the bottom end of the 2026 standings, while Washington Spirit W are pushing at the top, sitting 2nd and targeting the play-offs. In this context, Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W stats provide a clear backdrop of an underdog trying to upset one of the league’s strongest performers.

In the 2026 NWSL Women table, Chicago Red Stars W are 16th with 17 points from 24 matches, a goal difference of -40 and a record of 5 wins, 2 draws and 17 defeats. Washington Spirit W, by contrast, are 2nd with 43 points, 13 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses, and a positive goal difference of +10. With Washington Spirit W already in a promotion play-off position and Chicago Red Stars W fighting to restore pride, the stakes are high for both sides ahead of this Group Stage clash.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but Spirit-leaning matchup when Chicago Red Stars W and Washington Spirit W meet.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Chicago Red Stars W wins: 2
  • Draws: 1
  • Washington Spirit W wins: 2

Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W timeline, all recent encounters come from 2024 and 2025 across league and cup competitions. The rivalry has been tight, with neither side able to dominate consistently over the available sample of five matches.

The earliest match in this sequence took place on 2 May 2024 in the NWSL Women Regular Season - 6 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, where Chicago Red Stars W, playing at home, lost 2-4 to Washington Spirit W after trailing 0-2 at half-time. Later that year, on 31 July 2024, the teams met in the NWSL - Liga MXF Summer Cup Group Stage - 3 at City Stadium in Richmond, Virginia. Washington Spirit W were at home but Chicago Red Stars W edged a high-scoring contest 3-2, having led 1-0 at the interval.

On 20 October 2024, the sides faced off again in the NWSL Women Regular Season - 19 at Audi Field in Washington, District of Columbia. Washington Spirit W, at home, secured a 2-0 victory over Chicago Red Stars W, leading 1-0 at half-time. The 2025 league meetings were more balanced: on 10 May 2025 at SeatGeek Stadium in Regular Season - 8, Chicago Red Stars W lost 2-3 to Washington Spirit W despite a 1-2 half-time score, while on 31 August 2025 at Audi Field in Regular Season - 18, Washington Spirit W and Chicago Red Stars W played out a 1-1 draw after a goalless first half. Overall, the Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W timeline underlines a rivalry marked by close scorelines and frequent momentum swings.

Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how finely balanced this pairing has been, even as the broader league form currently favours Washington Spirit W.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Chicago Red Stars W 8 - 12 Washington Spirit W
  • Average Goals per Match: Chicago Red Stars W 1.60 vs Washington Spirit W 2.40

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Chicago Red Stars W's stadium: 2 matches played here — Chicago Red Stars W won 0 (as home side), Washington Spirit W won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Washington Spirit W's stadium: 3 matches played here — Washington Spirit W won 1 (as home side), Chicago Red Stars W won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 31 August 2025: Washington Spirit W 1-1 Chicago Red Stars W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 18
  • 10 May 2025: Chicago Red Stars W 2-3 Washington Spirit W (Half-time: 1-2) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 8
  • 20 October 2024: Washington Spirit W 2-0 Chicago Red Stars W (Half-time: 1-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 19
  • 31 July 2024: Washington Spirit W 2-3 Chicago Red Stars W (Half-time: 0-1) – NWSL - Liga MXF Summer Cup Group Stage - 3
  • 2 May 2024: Chicago Red Stars W 2-4 Washington Spirit W (Half-time: 0-2) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 6

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Chicago Red Stars W Matches Results and Stats

For Chicago Red Stars W, the pattern across the 2026 NWSL Women season to date highlights persistent struggles. They have played 24 league matches, winning only 5 with 2 draws and 17 defeats, and scoring 14 goals while conceding 54. At home, they have been somewhat better, with 4 wins from 11 and 10 goals scored, but their overall attacking output of 0.6 goals per game and defensive record of 2.3 goals conceded per match underline why they are 16th. The season-to-date form string of DLLWL reflects a side lacking consistency and often on the back foot.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 3

Last 5 Washington Spirit W Matches Results and Stats

Washington Spirit W arrive with a much stronger season-to-date profile in the 2026 NWSL Women campaign. Over 24 matches, they have 13 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats, scoring 33 goals and conceding 23. Their attack averages 1.4 goals per game, with 1.5 away from home, while the defence allows just 1.0 goal per match. Away from home, they have 7 wins, 3 draws and only 2 losses, underlining their reliability on the road. The recent league form line of LWWLD still shows mainly positive momentum and a side capable of putting together extended winning runs.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W has been a closely contested matchup, with 2 wins each and 1 draw across 5 meetings, and Washington Spirit W holding a 12-8 edge in total goals. Venue trends show Washington Spirit W particularly effective in Chicago, winning both matches there, while results in Washington have been more balanced. When this historical context is combined with 2026 league form, Washington Spirit W clearly carry the stronger statistical profile, especially with their solid away record and superior goal metrics. Chicago Red Stars W, however, have shown they can score against this opponent and will look to leverage home advantage to disrupt the visitors’ rhythm. Overall, the trends lean toward Washington Spirit W, but past scorelines suggest another competitive encounter is likely.

Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W H2H Statistics updated on 15 September 2026.

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