Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W: Head-to-Head Stats Before Match

The NWSL Women Group Stage clash between Portland Thorns W and Chicago Red Stars W is scheduled for 13 September 2026, with kick-off at 23:00 UTC at Providence Park. Portland Thorns W come into this home fixture in a strong league position, sitting 6th with 38 points, a positive goal difference of +5, and a clear push toward the NWSL Women Play Offs Quarter-finals. Chicago Red Stars W, by contrast, are 16th with 16 points and a goal difference of -40, fighting to restore confidence after a difficult season.

This matchup at Providence Park adds extra weight to the Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W stats narrative. Portland have been excellent at home in 2026, with 7 wins, 3 draws and just 1 defeat from 11 league matches, conceding only 7 goals. Chicago’s away record is almost the mirror image: 1 win and 11 losses from 12 away fixtures, with only 3 goals scored and 31 conceded. In the context of the NWSL Women Group Stage, this game looks pivotal for Portland’s play-off ambitions and for Chicago’s attempt to halt a poor run.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Portland Thorns W and Chicago Red Stars W in the NWSL Women shows a competitive but Portland-leaning series.

• 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

The Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W timeline in the NWSL Women, based on the available fixtures, starts with Chicago hosting. On 27 April 2024 in Regular Season - 5 at SeatGeek Stadium, Chicago Red Stars W were at home but Portland Thorns W imposed themselves early, leading 2-0 at half-time and closing out a 2-0 away win. That result set an early tone of Portland being able to control matches even on the road.

The next recorded meeting came on 14 September 2024 in Regular Season - 15 at Providence Park. This time Portland Thorns W were the home side, but Chicago Red Stars W struck first and protected their advantage. Chicago led 1-0 at half-time and held on for a 1-0 away victory, underlining that this fixture can swing either way, especially when the visitors are disciplined defensively.

On 22 June 2025 in Regular Season - 13, again at Providence Park, Portland responded. After a goalless first half, Portland Thorns W found the breakthrough and secured a 1-0 home win over Chicago Red Stars W. That result reasserted Portland’s edge at Providence Park and highlighted how tight these contests can be, with small margins deciding the outcome.

The 14 September 2025 meeting in Regular Season - 20 at SeatGeek Stadium produced the only draw in the current dataset. Chicago Red Stars W led 1-0 at half-time, but Portland Thorns W found an equaliser in the second half to finish 1-1. This match showed Chicago’s ability to start strongly at home while Portland’s resilience allowed them to take something from a challenging away fixture.

The most recent fixture in the Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W timeline came on 3 May 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston. Portland Thorns W, away from home, led 1-0 at half-time and extended their advantage to win 2-0. That result reinforced Portland’s superiority in the current cycle and frames the narrative heading into the new Group Stage meeting at Providence Park.

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

The head-to-head numbers underline Portland’s edge, particularly in both goal output and defensive control.

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 (SeatGeek Stadium / Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium): 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:

• 03 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

Portland Thorns W’s recent form, season to date in 2026, is that of a solid top-half side with strong attacking numbers and a particularly impressive home record. Across 23 league matches they have 11 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats, scoring 37 and conceding 32. At Providence Park they have been especially efficient, with 20 goals scored and only 7 conceded in 11 home games, combining a reliable attack with one of the tighter home defences in the league.

• 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 2026 season to date paints a much more challenging picture. With 5 wins, 1 draw and 17 losses from 23 matches, and a goal record of 13 scored and 53 conceded, Chicago have struggled at both ends of the pitch. Away from home, the numbers are even starker: 1 win and 11 defeats from 12 matches, just 3 goals scored and 31 conceded, underlining how difficult road fixtures have been for them throughout the campaign.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking across the full Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W stats picture, history and current form both lean toward the home side. Portland lead the head-to-head with 3 wins from 5, a 6-2 aggregate goal advantage, and a perfect record in Chicago’s stadiums. At Providence Park, Portland have taken 2 wins from 3, while their 2026 home league form (7 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss, only 7 conceded) is one of the key strengths in their push for the NWSL Women Play Offs Quarter-finals. Chicago, meanwhile, arrive with a season marked by defensive frailty and severe away struggles, reflected in just 3 away goals all season. Statistically, the trends point clearly toward Portland Thorns W having the upper hand, with Chicago Red Stars W needing a significant improvement on their usual away level to disrupt the established pattern in this fixture.

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