Chicago Red Stars W vs San Diego Wave W Match Preview
Match Context
Chicago Red Stars W host San Diego Wave W at SeatGeek Stadium on 31 May 2026 in NWSL Women Group Stage action. Chicago sit 15th with 9 points and a goal difference of -17 after 11 matches, while San Diego arrive in 3rd place on 22 points with a goal difference of 4 from 12 games, currently in the promotion spots for the play offs quarter-finals.
Chicago Red Stars W Availability
There are no confirmed injuries or suspensions listed for Chicago Red Stars W, and no players are reported as doubtful or sidelined. The full squad named in the season roster is expected to be available for selection, giving the hosts maximum flexibility as they try to improve an attack that has produced 5 goals in 11 league fixtures.
San Diego Wave W Availability
San Diego Wave W also report no players as doubtful or sidelined, with no injuries or card-related bans recorded in the current data. Importantly, attacking standouts Dudinha (4 goals, 4 assists) and L. E. Godfrey (4 goals, 2 assists) are both available, preserving the core of a frontline that has delivered 17 league goals so far.
Impact Summary
With no confirmed absentees on either side, neither team suffers a reduction in attacking output on paper. Chicago will rely on tactical tweaks rather than replacements, while San Diego travel at full strength, retaining all of their key goal and assist contributors.
