Kansas City W vs Chicago Red Stars W Match Update

The NWSL Women group stage clash at CPKC Stadium pits 12th-placed Kansas City W (9 points, goal difference -7) against 15th-placed Chicago Red Stars W (6 points, goal difference -11) on 10 May 2026. Kansas City W have been perfect at home so far, with 2 wins from 2, while Chicago Red Stars W are still searching for their first away point after 3 straight road defeats. This is a group-stage fixture, not a 1/8 final.

Kansas City W & Chicago Red Stars W Availability

There are currently no officially listed injuries, suspensions, or other absences for either side, and no players are flagged as questionable. With no red card or yellow card bans reported, both coaches are expected to have their full squads available. For Kansas City W, key creator and scorer Croix Bethune (2 goals, 1 assist) is available and should feature prominently in midfield. For Chicago Red Stars W, top provider R. Gareis (2 assists) is also available to start on the flank or as an advanced defender.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees, neither side suffers a direct loss of attacking output. Kansas City W can fully leverage Bethune’s 2 goals from a team total of 7, while Chicago Red Stars W retain the crossing and chance-creation threat of R. Gareis, responsible for 2 of their 4 league goals assisted so far.