Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W: Head-to-Head Stats

Chicago Red Stars W host Washington Spirit W at Martin Stadium on 20 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 UTC in the NWSL Women Group Stage. The fixture brings together the side currently struggling at the bottom end of the 2026 standings and a Washington Spirit W team pushing at the top, adding clear competitive tension to this group-phase encounter.

In the league table for the 2026 NWSL Women season, Chicago Red Stars W sit 16th with 17 points from 24 matches and a goal difference of -40, while Washington Spirit W are 2nd on 43 points and a +10 goal difference. Against that backdrop, the Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W stats and historical record provide valuable context on whether the underdogs can challenge one of the league’s leading sides in this Group Stage clash.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but revealing recent series of meetings between Chicago Red Stars W and Washington Spirit W across league and cup competition.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Chicago Red Stars W wins: 2
• Draws: 1
• Washington Spirit W wins: 2

Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W Timeline & Historical Context

The Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W timeline in the available data spans five matches across the NWSL Women regular season and the NWSL - Liga MXF Summer Cup. It is a balanced rivalry in recent years, with both sides taking turns to dominate individual fixtures rather than one team establishing clear long-term superiority.

On 2 May 2024 in the NWSL Women Regular Season - 6 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, Chicago Red Stars W fell 2-4 at home to Washington Spirit W after trailing 0-2 at half-time. Later in 2024, on 31 July in the NWSL - Liga MXF Summer Cup Group Stage - 3 at City Stadium in Richmond, Virginia, Washington Spirit W hosted but lost 2-3 to Chicago Red Stars W, having been 0-1 down at the break. That cup meeting underlined Chicago’s ability to score heavily against this opponent in neutral or away settings.

League encounters continued in 2024 and 2025. On 20 October 2024 in NWSL Women Regular Season - 19 at Audi Field in Washington, District of Columbia, Washington Spirit W secured a 2-0 home victory over Chicago Red Stars W, leading 1-0 at half-time. On 10 May 2025 in Regular Season - 8 at SeatGeek Stadium, Washington Spirit W edged a 3-2 away win after a 2-1 half-time lead. Most recently, on 31 August 2025 in Regular Season - 18 at Audi Field, Washington Spirit W and Chicago Red Stars W played out a 1-1 draw, with a goalless first half. Taken together, this sequence shows a rivalry where home advantage has often mattered, but both teams have shown they can score and take points on the road, giving this Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W timeline a genuinely competitive feel.

Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W stats point to a finely balanced head-to-head, with both teams having enjoyed notable wins and no clear long-term dominance.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Chicago Red Stars W 9 - 12 Washington Spirit W
• Average Goals per Match: Chicago Red Stars W 1.80 vs Washington Spirit W 2.40

Venue Split Performance:

• At Chicago Red Stars W's stadium: 2 matches played here — Chicago Red Stars W won 0 (as home side), Washington Spirit W won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Washington Spirit W's stadium (including designated home venues): 3 matches played here — Washington Spirit W won 1 (as home side), Chicago Red Stars W won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 31 August 2025: Washington Spirit W 1-1 Chicago Red Stars W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 18
• 10 May 2025: Chicago Red Stars W 2-3 Washington Spirit W (Half-time: 1-2) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 8
• 20 October 2024: Washington Spirit W 2-0 Chicago Red Stars W (Half-time: 1-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 19
• 31 July 2024: Washington Spirit W 2-3 Chicago Red Stars W (Half-time: 0-1) – NWSL - Liga MXF Summer Cup Group Stage - 3
• 2 May 2024: Chicago Red Stars W 2-4 Washington Spirit W (Half-time: 0-2) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 6

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Chicago Red Stars W Matches Results and Stats

Chicago Red Stars W come into this fixture with season-to-date numbers that underline their struggles in 2026. Across 24 league matches they have won 5, drawn 2 and lost 17, scoring 14 goals and conceding 54. At home they have been somewhat more competitive, with 4 wins and 1 draw from 11 matches, but their overall form line of DLLWL in the standings indicates inconsistent performances and frequent defensive issues, highlighted by an average of 2.3 goals conceded per game and only 0.6 scored.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 2, Lose 17 (season to date)

Last 5 Washington Spirit W Matches Results and Stats

Washington Spirit W arrive with a strong season-to-date profile that matches their 2nd-place ranking. Over 24 league fixtures they have 13 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats, with 33 goals scored and 23 conceded. Their away record is particularly impressive, with 7 wins, 3 draws and just 2 losses in 12 away matches, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per away game. The form line of LWWLD in the standings suggests they remain one of the most reliable sides in the division, combining solid defensive structure with consistent attacking output.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 13, Draw 4, Lose 7 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a closely contested head-to-head, with the five recorded meetings split evenly in terms of wins and one draw, and a high combined goal output of over four goals per game. Washington Spirit W have been especially effective when visiting SeatGeek Stadium, winning both league matches there, while Chicago Red Stars W have shown they can respond with key victories away, notably in the NWSL - Liga MXF Summer Cup. However, when this historical balance is set alongside the 2026 league context, the statistical trends lean towards Washington Spirit W: they are 2nd in the table with a strong away record and positive goal difference, while Chicago Red Stars W sit 16th with one of the weakest defensive records in the league. The head-to-head record suggests Chicago can trouble Washington, but the broader season data indicates the visitors carry the stronger overall profile going into this Group Stage clash.

Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W H2H Statistics updated on 15 September 2026.