Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W: Head-to-Head Stats and Insights

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 fixture brings together a Portland side pushing from 6th place with 38 points and a positive goal difference of +5, against a struggling Chicago team sitting 16th on 16 points and a goal difference of -40. In this context, Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W stats underline a clash between a strong playoff-chasing outfit and a side fighting to restore confidence.

Portland have been particularly strong at home this season, taking 7 wins from 11 home matches and conceding only 7 goals in front of their own fans. Chicago, by contrast, have lost 11 of 12 away fixtures and scored just 3 times on the road. With NWSL Women play-off positions on the line for Portland and pride plus stability at stake for Chicago, this Group Stage encounter carries significant weight, and Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W stats suggest a clear favourite but a rivalry with enough history to demand respect.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear edge for Portland Thorns W in recent NWSL Women meetings with Chicago Red Stars W.

• 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

Looking at the Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W timeline in competitive action, all five recorded meetings come from NWSL Women league play between 2024 and 2026. The sequence begins with a fixture at SeatGeek Stadium on 27 April 2024 in Regular Season - 5, where Chicago Red Stars W hosted but Portland Thorns W imposed themselves with a 0-2 away victory after leading 0-2 at half-time.

The rivalry then shifted to Providence Park on 14 September 2024 in Regular Season - 15. On that occasion, Portland Thorns W were at home but Chicago Red Stars W took a 0-1 away win, having led 0-1 at half-time. This result stands as Chicago’s only victory in the available head-to-head record and demonstrated their capacity to frustrate Portland on their own pitch.

In the 2025 season, the sides met twice. On 22 June 2025 in Regular Season - 13 at Providence Park, Portland Thorns W edged a tight 1-0 home win after a 0-0 first half. Later, on 14 September 2025 in Regular Season - 20 at SeatGeek Stadium, Chicago Red Stars W and Portland Thorns W shared a 1-1 draw, with Chicago leading 1-1 at half-time and neither side able to find a winner after the break. The most recent clash came on 3 May 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, where Chicago hosted but Portland again showed their superiority with a 0-2 away win, leading 0-1 at half-time. Overall, the Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W timeline highlights Portland’s consistent ability to get results both home and away in league play.

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

The head-to-head numbers underline Portland’s superiority in both results and scoring output across these NWSL Women fixtures.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Portland Thorns W 6 - 2 Chicago Red Stars W
• Average Goals per Match: Portland Thorns W 1.20 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’s home grounds: 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:

• 3 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 available numbers are season to date in the 2026 NWSL Women campaign, and they paint the picture of a solid, attack-minded side. Across 23 league fixtures, Portland have collected 11 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, scoring 37 goals and conceding 32. At home they have been particularly effective, with 7 wins, 3 draws, and just 1 defeat, averaging 1.8 goals scored and only 0.6 conceded per home match. They have kept 9 clean sheets overall and failed to score in only 2 games, underlining consistent offensive output and a strong defensive base at Providence Park.

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

Last 5 Chicago Red Stars W Matches Results and Stats

Chicago Red Stars W’s season to date statistics in 2026 indicate a team under heavy pressure. Over 23 league matches they have recorded 5 wins, 1 draw, and 17 defeats, with only 13 goals scored and 53 conceded. Their away form is particularly concerning: 1 win and 11 losses in 12 away fixtures, with an average of just 0.3 goals scored and 2.6 conceded per away game. Chicago have managed only 3 clean sheets all season and have failed to score in 16 matches, highlighting major struggles in attack and persistent defensive vulnerability, especially on the road.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Combining the head-to-head record with current-season form, the trends lean strongly towards Portland Thorns W ahead of this NWSL Women Group Stage clash. Historically, Portland lead the series with 3 wins to 1, a 6-2 aggregate goal advantage, and an especially dominant record away at Chicago. At Providence Park, Portland have taken 2 wins from 3 against Chicago, and their 2026 home numbers show a side that scores freely while defending robustly. Chicago Red Stars W, by contrast, arrive with one of the league’s weakest defensive records and severe away-day struggles. While Chicago have shown they can win in Portland once in this period, the balance of Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W stats and form suggests the home side hold a clear statistical edge going into 13 September 2026.

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