Match summary
San Diego Wave FC defeated Chicago Stars FC 2-0 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 · J10 ·
Context
- Martin Stadium — Evanston, United States
- Attendance: 6,014 / 12,023 (50.0%)
- Referee: Robert Vincze
How the match unfolded
HT: 0–1
Dudinha (3') (Assist: Lia Godfrey), Trinity Byars (90+13') (Assist: Gia Corley).
Statistical analysis
San Diego Wave FC controlled 56% of the ball against 44%. San Diego Wave FC produced the highest xG total (2.95 to 0.68). San Diego Wave FC recorded more shots (17 to 10), including 7 on target against 3.
San Diego Wave FC created 5 big chances against 1. San Diego Wave FC completed more passes (450 to 331), with 86% accuracy against 81%. San Diego Wave FC won a larger share of duels (53%).
San Diego Wave FC was more present in the opposition box (46 touches to 12). Chicago Stars FC made 17 interceptions and 51 recoveries.
Tactical approach
Chicago Stars FC (4-1-4-1) · San Diego Wave FC (4-2-3-1)
Chicago Stars FC — Coach: Martin Sjögren · San Diego Wave FC — Coach: Jonas Eidevall
Starting lineups
Chicago Stars FC · 4-1-4-1
Kathrin Hendrich (Captain), Nádia Gomes, Jenna Bike, Ryan Gareis, Julia Grosso, Jordyn Huitema, Maitane López, Brianna Pinto, Sam Staab, Mallory Swanson, Katie Atkinson.
San Diego Wave FC · 4-2-3-1
Ludmila, Kimmi Ascanio, Melanie Barcenas, Kenza Dali (Captain), Lia Godfrey, DiDi Haračić, Kristen McNabb, Perle Morroni, Dudinha, Mimi Van Zanten, Kennedy Wesley.
Highest-rated player
Jenna Bike earned the highest rating of the match (8.3) for Chicago Stars FC. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
