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

Portland Thorns W host Chicago Red Stars W at Providence Park on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 UTC in the NWSL Women Group Stage. The home side arrive in a strong position in the 2026 standings, sitting 6th with 38 points, a positive goal difference of +5, and a clear path towards the NWSL Women Play Offs Quarter-finals if they maintain form. Chicago Red Stars W, by contrast, are 16th with 16 points and a goal difference of -40, fighting to restore confidence after a difficult campaign.

This fixture carries significant weight for both teams: Portland Thorns W aim to consolidate their playoff place and build on an excellent home record, while Chicago Red Stars W look for a statement result to halt their struggles, especially away from home. In this context, Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W stats and league form strongly shape expectations ahead of this Group Stage clash at Providence Park.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but clearly tilted head-to-head in favor of Portland Thorns W across the recent NWSL Women meetings listed.

• 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

Looking at the Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W timeline, the most recent chapter came on 3 May 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston. Chicago Red Stars W were at home but Portland Thorns W delivered a controlled away performance, winning 2-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. It underlined Portland’s ability to manage games on the road against this opponent.

On 14 September 2025, the sides met again in NWSL Women Regular Season - 20 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. That contest finished Chicago Red Stars W 1-1 Portland Thorns W, with the home side leading 1-0 at half-time before Portland responded after the break. Earlier that season, on 22 June 2025 in Regular Season - 13 at Providence Park, Portland Thorns W edged a tight home encounter 1-0 against Chicago Red Stars W, turning a 0-0 half-time scoreline into three points.

The 2024 NWSL Women season featured a split story. On 14 September 2024 in Regular Season - 15 at Providence Park, Portland Thorns W fell 0-1 at home to Chicago Red Stars W, who led 1-0 at the interval and held on. However, on 27 April 2024 in Regular Season - 5 at SeatGeek Stadium, Portland Thorns W had already shown their attacking edge, beating Chicago Red Stars W 2-0 away after taking a 2-0 lead by half-time. Overall, the Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W timeline points to a rivalry where Portland have generally had the upper hand, particularly in recent matches.

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

The head-to-head numbers underline Portland’s superiority in both results and scoring output.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Portland Thorns W 7 - 2 Chicago Red Stars W
• Average Goals per Match: Portland Thorns W 1.40 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:

• 3 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

For Portland Thorns W, the 2026 campaign to date highlights a side with strong underlying numbers. Across the season so far, they have 11 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses from 23 matches, scoring 37 goals and conceding 32. At Providence Park they have been particularly impressive, with 7 wins, 3 draws, and just 1 defeat, backed by 20 goals scored and only 7 conceded. Their season to date form suggests a balanced team with a clear attacking threat and a solid home defensive base.

• Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 11, Draw 5, Lose 7

Last 5 Chicago Red Stars W Matches Results and Stats

Chicago Red Stars W’s season to date paints a much more challenging picture. From 23 matches they have 5 wins, 1 draw, and 17 losses, with just 13 goals scored against 53 conceded. Away from home, their record is particularly poor: 1 win, 0 draws, and 11 defeats, with only 3 goals scored and 31 conceded. The figures underline persistent issues in both attack and defense, especially on the road, making this trip to Providence Park a daunting assignment.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and current statistical profile strongly favors Portland Thorns W ahead of this NWSL Women Group Stage meeting. In head-to-head terms, Portland lead the series 3 wins to 1 with 1 draw, outscoring Chicago Red Stars W 7-2 and performing well at both venues. At Providence Park, Portland have taken 2 wins from 3 against this opponent, while on the road they have claimed 2 victories and a draw from 3 fixtures. Season to date, Portland’s 38 points, positive goal difference, and dominant home record contrast sharply with Chicago’s 16 points, heavy negative goal difference, and severe away struggles. Taken together, the Portland Thorns W vs Chicago Red Stars W stats and H2H history point towards a match where the hosts hold clear statistical and contextual advantages, even if Chicago will seek to repeat their isolated success at Providence Park from 14 September 2024.

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