Main refereeCalin Radosav

NWSL+

Martin Stadium

Evanston, United States4,57912,023

Timeline

  1. First half
  2. 10'
  3. Aaliyah FarmerYellow card
    27'
  4. Julia GrossoYellow card
    33'
  5. 40'
    Nichelle PrinceYellow card
  6. Second half
  7. 51'
  8. 59'
    Fauzia Najjembacomes on for Nichelle PrinceSubstitution
  9. Leilanni Nesbethcomes on for Emma EgiziiSubstitution
    59'
  10. 59'
    Bárbara Oliviericomes on for Josefine HasboSubstitution
  11. 60'
    Ella Stevenscomes on for Amanda GutierresSubstitution
  12. Ivonne Chacóncomes on for Jordyn HuitemaSubstitution
    injury
    71'
  13. Jenna Bikecomes on for Michelle AlozieSubstitution
    72'
  14. 78'
    Aïssata TraoréYellow card
  15. 82'
    Jorelyn Carabalícomes on for Sammy SmithSubstitution
  16. 82'
    Chloe Rickettscomes on for Aïssata TraoréSubstitution
  17. 82'
    Aleigh Gambonecomes on for Alba CañoSubstitution
  18. Micayla Johnsoncomes on for Nádia GomesSubstitution
    90'
  19. Full time
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Match summary

Chicago Stars FC defeated Boston Legacy FC 2-0 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.

National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · Sunday, April 26, 2026

Context

  • Martin Stadium — Evanston, United States
  • Attendance: 4,579 / 12,023 (38.1%)
  • Referee: Calin Radosav
  • Broadcast: NWSL+

How the match unfolded

HT: 10

Jordyn Huitema (10'), Nádia Gomes (51') · Ryan Gareis.

Statistical analysis

Boston Legacy FC controlled 58% of the ball against 42%. Boston Legacy FC produced the highest xG total (3.61 to 1.03). Boston Legacy FC recorded more shots (28 to 6), including 8 on target against 2.

Boston Legacy FC created 4 big chances against 2. Boston Legacy FC completed more passes (312 to 214), with 78% accuracy against 73%. Boston Legacy FC won a larger share of duels (53%).

Boston Legacy FC was more present in the opposition box (57 touches to 11). Chicago Stars FC made 14 interceptions and 52 recoveries.

Tactical approach

Chicago Stars FC (4-2-3-1) · Boston Legacy FC (3-3-1-3)

Chicago Stars FCCoach: Martin Sjögren · Boston Legacy FCCoach: Filipa Patão

Highest-rated player

Katie Atkinson earned the highest rating of the match (9.4) for CHI. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.