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

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 near the bottom of the 2026 standings and a Washington Spirit W team pushing at the top end of the table, adding clear competitive tension to this group-stage clash.

In the league table, Chicago Red Stars W sit 16th with 17 points from 24 matches and a goal difference of -40, while Washington Spirit W are 2nd with 43 points and a positive goal difference of +10. That contrast in form and efficiency frames this Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W stats preview: the hosts are fighting to restore pride and stability, while the visitors are targeting every point to consolidate a play-off position in the NWSL Women.

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 fixtures covered here begins with their NWSL Women clash on 2 May 2024. On that date in Regular Season - 6 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, Chicago Red Stars W fell 2-4 at home after trailing 0-2 at half-time. It set an early marker for Washington Spirit W’s attacking edge in this matchup.

Their next meeting came on 31 July 2024 in the NWSL - Liga MXF Summer Cup Group Stage - 3 at City Stadium in Richmond, Virginia. Washington Spirit W again hosted, but this time Chicago Red Stars W responded, overturning a 0-1 half-time lead to win 3-2 away. That cup encounter remains Chicago’s only victory in this sequence and underlines their capacity to threaten on the break even when second-best in league form.

On 20 October 2024, the rivalry returned to league action in NWSL Women Regular Season - 19 at Audi Field in Washington, District of Columbia. Washington Spirit W asserted control with a 2-0 home win, leading 1-0 at half-time and closing out the match without conceding. The 2025 season then delivered two more fixtures: on 10 May 2025 at SeatGeek Stadium, Washington Spirit W edged a 3-2 away win after leading 2-1 at the break in Regular Season - 8; and on 31 August 2025 at Audi Field, the sides drew 1-1 in Regular Season - 18 after a goalless first half. Collectively, this Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W timeline shows Washington holding the upper hand, but with several tight scorelines that keep the rivalry competitive.

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

The head-to-head numbers highlight Washington Spirit W’s advantage, particularly in league play, while also showing that Chicago Red Stars W have found ways to keep matches close on the scoreline.

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 2 (as home side), Chicago Red Stars W won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

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

For Chicago Red Stars W, the pattern over the 2026 NWSL Women season to date has been challenging. Across 24 league matches, they have won 5, drawn 2, and lost 17, scoring 14 goals and conceding 54. At home, they have 4 wins from 11, but still carry a negative goal balance with 10 scored and 22 conceded. Their season-to-date form string of DLLWL reflects inconsistency and defensive vulnerability, with an average of just 0.6 goals scored per game against 2.3 conceded, and 16 matches where they have failed to score.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 3 (based on latest league form string DLLWL)

Last 5 Washington Spirit W Matches Results and Stats

Washington Spirit W arrive in far stronger shape. Over the 2026 NWSL Women season to date, they have 13 wins, 4 draws, and 7 defeats from 24 matches, with 33 goals scored and 23 conceded. Away from home they have been particularly effective, winning 7 of 12 away fixtures, drawing 3 and losing only 2, while scoring 18 and conceding just 10. Their season form string of LWWLD points to a generally positive trajectory, underpinned by a solid defensive record (1.0 goal conceded per match on average) and 9 clean sheets overall, including 5 away.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 1 (based on latest league form string LWWLD)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking across the Chicago Red Stars W vs Washington Spirit W stats, history and current form both lean toward Washington Spirit W. In five recent head-to-head meetings, Washington have three wins to Chicago’s one, with one draw, and they outscore the Red Stars 12-9 overall. The venue split is particularly telling: Washington Spirit W have won both of their visits to Chicago in this run, while also holding a positive record at home. Combined with the 2026 league picture—Chicago 16th with a -40 goal difference and Washington 2nd with a +10 margin—the statistical balance points clearly toward the visitors having the stronger platform going into the Group Stage fixture, though previous narrow scorelines suggest Chicago still have the capacity to make the contest competitive if they can tighten defensively.

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