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

Chicago Red Stars W and Washington Spirit W meet on 20 September 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 UTC at Martin Stadium. With Chicago rooted near the bottom of the table and Washington pushing at the top end, this fixture carries very different pressures for each side. For Chicago, it is about survival and restoring pride; for Washington, it is about consolidating a title-challenging position and confirming their superiority in this matchup.

In the current 2026 NWSL Women standings, Chicago Red Stars W sit 16th with 17 points from 24 matches and a goal difference of -40, reflecting a difficult campaign across both attack and defense. Washington Spirit W are 2nd with 43 points, a positive goal difference of +10, and a clear route toward the play-offs via the Quarter-finals. Within this context, Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W stats underline a clash between one of the league’s strugglers and one of its most consistent performers.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but clearly tilted head-to-head in favor of Washington Spirit W over the most recent meetings.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Chicago Red Stars W wins: 1
• Draws: 1
• Washington Spirit W wins: 3

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

The Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W timeline in competitive play, based on the latest five meetings, highlights how momentum has gradually swung toward Washington. The earliest match in this sequence came on 2 May 2024 in the NWSL Women Regular Season - 6, when Chicago hosted at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Washington Spirit W ran out 4-2 winners that day, establishing an early benchmark of their attacking threat away from home.

On 31 July 2024, the teams met again in the NWSL - Liga MXF Summer Cup Group Stage - 3 at City Stadium in Richmond, Virginia. Washington Spirit W were at home but Chicago Red Stars W responded with a strong performance, winning 3-2 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That result showed Chicago could still hurt Washington in cup competition, even when traveling.

The balance shifted decisively in league play on 20 October 2024 at Audi Field in Washington, District of Columbia. In NWSL Women Regular Season - 19, Washington Spirit W controlled proceedings, leading 1-0 at half-time and securing a 2-0 home victory. Moving into the 2025 season, Washington maintained that edge. On 10 May 2025 at SeatGeek Stadium in Regular Season - 8, they edged a 3-2 away win after going into the break 2-1 up. Then, on 31 August 2025 at Audi Field in Regular Season - 18, the sides shared a 1-1 draw, with Washington Spirit W the home team and both goals arriving after a goalless first half. Across this mini-rivalry arc, Washington have been the more consistent side, while Chicago’s success has largely been limited to that 2024 cup victory.

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

The overall head-to-head numbers underline Washington Spirit W’s superiority, but also show that Chicago Red Stars W have been capable of making these games competitive on the scoreboard.

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: 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’s recent form in the 2026 NWSL Women season to date has been challenging. Across 24 league matches, they have managed only 5 wins, 2 draws, and 17 defeats, scoring 14 goals and conceding 54. At home, they have 4 wins from 11 but still concede an average of 2.0 goals per match, while scoring just under one goal per home game. Their overall attacking output is low at 0.6 goals per match, and they have failed to score in 16 of their 24 fixtures, underlining persistent offensive struggles.

• 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 much stronger 2026 NWSL Women profile. Over 24 matches, they have recorded 13 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, supported by 33 goals scored and 23 conceded. Their away record is particularly impressive: 7 wins, 3 draws, and just 2 defeats from 12 away fixtures, scoring 18 and conceding only 10. Washington average 1.4 goals per match overall and just 1.0 goal conceded, with 9 clean sheets in total, reflecting a well-balanced side capable of controlling games on both sides of the ball.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current-season form point strongly toward Washington Spirit W. In the last five direct meetings, Washington have three wins and one draw, outscoring Chicago 12-9 and proving particularly effective when visiting SeatGeek Stadium, where they have won both fixtures. Chicago’s only success in this run came in cup competition on neutral Washington territory. Season to date, Washington’s second-place standing, positive goal difference, and excellent away record contrast sharply with Chicago’s struggles at the bottom of the table, low scoring rate, and heavy defensive concessions. While individual matches can always defy expectation, the weight of Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W stats and the recent Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W timeline both lean clearly toward Washington holding the upper hand going into the Group Stage clash at Martin Stadium.

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