Match summary
Chicago Stars FC defeated Utah Royals 3-2 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 · J11 ·
Context
- Martin Stadium — Evanston, United States
- Attendance: 4,156 / 12,023 (34.6%)
- Referee: Laadi Issaka
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, utah Royals controlled 55% of the ball against 45%. Utah Royals produced the highest xG total (2.67 to 2.39). Chicago Stars FC recorded more shots (14 to 13), including 7 on target against 4.
Utah Royals completed more passes (238 to 182), with 70% accuracy against 66%. Chicago Stars FC won a larger share of duels (58%). Chicago Stars FC was more present in the opposition box (33 touches to 23).
Chicago Stars FC made 5 interceptions and 50 recoveries. Utah Royals made 4 saves to 2.
Tactical approach
Chicago Stars FC (4-1-4-1) · Utah Royals (4-2-3-1)
Chicago Stars FC — Coach: Martin Sjögren · Utah Royals — Coach: Jimmy Coenraets
Starting lineups
Chicago Stars FC · 4-1-4-1
Nádia Gomes, Jameese Joseph, Manaka Hayashi, Aaliyah Farmer, Jordyn Huitema, Maitane López, Brianna Pinto, Sam Staab, Mallory Swanson (Captain), Taylor Wood, Katie Atkinson.
Utah Royals · 4-2-3-1
Alexa Spaanstra, Courtney Brown, Kate Del Fava (Captain), Cece Delzer, Cloé Lacasse, Mandy McGlynn, Tatumn Milazzo, Narumi Miura, Kiana Palacios, Nuria Rábano, Ana Tejada.
Highest-rated player
Jordyn Huitema earned the highest rating of the match (10.0) for Chicago Stars FC. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.