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North Carolina Courage 4–0 Chicago Stars FC

  
 
National Women's Soccer League2026 • J8
FT
North Carolina Courage
North Carolina Courage4-3-3
4–0
HT 0-0
Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC3-5-2
Main refereeJohn Griggs
NWSL+

WakeMed Soccer Park

Cary, United States10,02310,000
Matchday 8
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Timeline

  1. First half
  2. 6'
    Jordyn HuitemaFoulYellow card
  3. 21'
    injury
    Halle Mackiewiczcomes on for Alyssa NaeherSubstitution
  4. Second half
  5. 46'
    Micayla Johnsoncomes on for Jenna BikeSubstitution
  6. Ally Schlegelcomes on for Chioma OkaforSubstitution
    46'
  7. 47'
  8. 54'
    Manaka HayashiFoulYellow card
  9. 61'
  10. 65'
  11. 70'
    injury
    Leilanni Nesbethcomes on for Aaliyah FarmerSubstitution
  12. Carly Wickenheisercomes on for Evelyn IjehSubstitution
    73'
  13. 76'
    Jameese Josephcomes on for Julia GrossoSubstitution
  14. 76'
    Mallory Swansoncomes on for Ryan GareisSubstitution
  15. Ivy Youncecomes on for Ashley SanchezSubstitution
    79'
  16. 86'
  17. Sydney Schmidtcomes on for Dani WeatherholtSubstitution
    90'+1
  18. Olivia Wingatecomes on for Manaka MatsukuboSubstitution
    90'+1
  19. Full time
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Match summary

North Carolina Courage defeated Chicago Stars FC 4-0 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.

Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.

National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · J8 ·  

Context

  • WakeMed Soccer Park — Cary, United States
  • Attendance: 10,023 / 10,000
  • Referee: John Griggs

How the match unfolded

HT: 0–0

Evelyn Ijeh (47') (Assist: Ashley Sanchez), Ashley Sanchez (61') (Assist: Evelyn Ijeh), Ally Schlegel (65') (Assist: Manaka Matsukubo), Manaka Matsukubo (86') (Assist: Shinomi Koyama).

Statistical analysis

North Carolina Courage produced the highest xG total (2.60 to 1.28). North Carolina Courage recorded more shots (18 to 13), including 6 on target against 3. North Carolina Courage created 5 big chances against 0.

North Carolina Courage completed more passes (321 to 300), with 82% accuracy against 80%. Chicago Stars FC won a larger share of duels (54%). North Carolina Courage was more present in the opposition box (37 touches to 14).

Chicago Stars FC made 14 interceptions and 49 recoveries. North Carolina Courage made 3 saves to 2.

Tactical approach

North Carolina Courage (4-3-3) · Chicago Stars FC (3-5-2)

North Carolina Courage — Coach: Mak Lind · Chicago Stars FC — Coach: Martin Sjögren

Highest-rated player

Ashley Sanchez earned the highest rating of the match (8.6) for North Carolina Courage. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.

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