Kansas City W vs Chicago Red Stars W Match Preview

The NWSL Women group stage clash at CPKC Stadium pits 12th-placed Kansas City W against 15th-placed Chicago Red Stars W on 10 May 2026. Kansas City W have 9 points from 7 matches (3 wins, 4 losses, goal difference -7), while Chicago Red Stars W sit on 6 points from 8 matches (2 wins, 6 losses, goal difference -11).

Kansas City W & Chicago Red Stars W Availability

There are currently no officially listed injuries or suspensions for either side, and no players are flagged as questionable or out/sidelined in the latest data. Disciplinary information shows no red-card or yellow-card bans impacting this fixture.

With no absentees confirmed, Kansas City W can rely on key attacking midfielder Croix Bethune, who leads their league scoring chart with 2 goals and 1 assist in 7 appearances. For Chicago Red Stars W, creative outlet R. Gareis is available, bringing 2 assists from 7 appearances and a regular starting role on the flank or at the back.

Impact Summary

Kansas City W retain their primary goal threat in Croix Bethune, preserving an important share of their 7 league goals to date. Chicago Red Stars W, who have scored only 4 times so far, also keep their main provider R. Gareis in the lineup, meaning neither side appears to suffer any loss of attacking output through injuries or suspensions ahead of kickoff.