Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W: Head-to-Head Stats Before Match

Portland Thorns W host Chicago Red Stars W at Providence Park on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 UTC in the NWSL Women Group Stage. The match comes deep into the 2026 season, where Portland are pushing from mid-table with play-off ambitions, while Chicago are fighting near the bottom. With the home side ranked 6th on 38 points and the visitors 16th on 16 points, the stakes are clear on both ends of the table.

The standings underline how important this fixture is: Portland Thorns W have a positive goal difference and a strong home record, while Chicago Red Stars W have struggled badly, especially away from home. In this context, the Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W stats add extra weight to the narrative, as historical trends and current form both appear to tilt towards the hosts heading into this Group Stage clash at Providence Park.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Portland Thorns W and Chicago Red Stars W in NWSL Women fixtures points to a competitive but clearly tilted matchup in favor of Portland.

Previous meetings: 5
Portland Thorns W wins: 3
Draws: 1
Chicago Red Stars W wins: 1

Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W Timeline & Historical Context

The Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W timeline in NWSL Women competition, based on the available fixtures, starts with a tight encounter on 27 April 2024. At SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, Chicago hosted Portland in Regular Season - 5. Chicago Red Stars W 0-2 Portland Thorns W was decided by a strong away performance, with Portland leading 2-0 at half-time and seeing out the win in regular time.

The rivalry then moved to Providence Park on 14 September 2024 in Regular Season - 15. On that occasion, Portland Thorns W 0-1 Chicago Red Stars W saw the visitors edge a narrow victory, leading 1-0 at half-time and holding that scoreline to full time. That result showed Chicago’s capacity to win on the road in Portland, adding a notable away success to the Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W timeline.

In 2025, the sides met twice in the Regular Season. On 22 June 2025 at Providence Park in Regular Season - 13, Portland Thorns W 1-0 Chicago Red Stars W was a tight home win, with the only goal coming after a goalless first half. Later, on 14 September 2025 at SeatGeek Stadium in Regular Season - 20, Chicago Red Stars W 1-1 Portland Thorns W produced the first draw in this series, with both sides scoring before the interval and unable to find a winner in the second half.

The most recent chapter in the Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W timeline came on 3 May 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston. Chicago Red Stars W 0-2 Portland Thorns W underlined Portland’s control of the matchup, with the visitors leading 1-0 at half-time and extending their advantage after the break to secure another clean-sheet away victory.

Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers reveal a clear advantage for Portland Thorns W, both in results and in goal production across these NWSL Women fixtures.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Portland Thorns W 7 - 2 Chicago Red Stars W
Average Goals per Match: Portland Thorns W 1.40 vs Chicago Red Stars W 0.40

Venue Split Performance:

At Providence Park: 3 matches played here — Portland Thorns W won 2 (as home side), Chicago Red Stars W won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
At Chicago Red Stars W home grounds (SeatGeek Stadium / Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium): 2 matches played here — Chicago Red Stars W won 0 (as home side), Portland Thorns W won 2 (as away side), 1 draw

Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

03 May 2026: Chicago Red Stars W 0-2 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 0-1) – NWSL Women Group Stage
14 September 2025: Chicago Red Stars W 1-1 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 1-1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 20
22 June 2025: Portland Thorns W 1-0 Chicago Red Stars W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 13
14 September 2024: Portland Thorns W 0-1 Chicago Red Stars W (Half-time: 0-1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 15
27 April 2024: Chicago Red Stars W 0-2 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 0-2) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 5

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Portland Thorns W Matches Results and Stats

For Portland Thorns W, the most reliable guide to current performance is their 2026 season to date. Across 23 league matches, they have 11 wins, 5 draws, and 7 defeats, with 37 goals scored and 32 conceded. At Providence Park they have been especially strong, winning 7 of 11 home games, drawing 3 and losing just 1, with 20 goals scored and only 7 conceded. Their season-long form string reflects a side capable of putting together winning runs, backed by 9 clean sheets and only 2 matches all season where they have failed to score.

Recent Results Summary (season to date): Win 11, Draw 5, Lose 7

Last 5 Chicago Red Stars W Matches Results and Stats

Chicago Red Stars W arrive with a very different season profile. Over 23 matches they have 5 wins, 1 draw, and 17 losses, scoring just 13 goals and conceding 53. Their away record is particularly concerning: 1 win, 0 draws, and 11 defeats from 12 away fixtures, with only 3 goals scored and 31 conceded. The goal averages underline their struggles, with 0.6 goals scored per match overall and 2.3 conceded, alongside 16 matches without scoring and only 3 clean sheets all season.

Recent Results Summary (season to date): Win 5, Draw 1, Lose 17

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking across the Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W stats, the historical and current indicators both lean strongly towards the hosts. Portland hold a 3-1 advantage in wins from 5 meetings, have outscored Chicago 7-2 overall, and have been especially effective away from home in this matchup. At Providence Park, they have taken 2 wins from 3 head-to-heads, and their 2026 home record is one of the strongest in the league, with 7 wins and just 7 goals conceded in 11 games.

Chicago’s perspective is more challenging: a single head-to-head victory at Providence Park in 2024 shows they can compete, but their current-season away numbers — 1 win and 11 losses, with 3 goals scored and 31 conceded — suggest a difficult assignment. Combined, the head-to-head history, venue split, and season-to-date form all point to Portland Thorns W entering this Group Stage clash as clear statistical favorites, while Chicago Red Stars W will need a significant improvement to disrupt the established pattern between the sides.

Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.