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 -17 goal difference, while San Diego arrive in 3rd place on 22 points with a +4 goal difference and a promotion play-offs quarter-finals position.

Chicago Red Stars W Availability

There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions reported for Chicago Red Stars W. All listed squad members are expected to be available, with no players flagged as doubtful or sidelined. With only 5 goals scored across 11 matches, coach selection will focus on finding a more clinical attacking combination from a full roster.

San Diego Wave W Availability

San Diego Wave W also report no missing players through injury or suspension. Key attacking contributors are set to feature: Dudinha (4 goals, 4 assists) is available, as is L. E. Godfrey (4 goals, 2 assists). Both are central to San Diego’s creative and scoring threat and face no disciplinary issues ahead of kickoff.

Impact Summary

With no absentees on either side, neither team suffers a reduction in attacking output. San Diego retain their full complement of forwards and creators responsible for 17 league goals, while Chicago must improve their efficiency but can at least rely on a complete squad to try to close the gap.