Match summary
Chicago Stars FC defeated Bay FC 1-0 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · J9 ·
Context
- PayPal Park — San Jose, United States
- Attendance: 12,015 / 18,000 (66.8%)
- Referee: Atahan Yaya
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, chicago Stars FC controlled 53% of the ball against 47%. Both teams posted a comparable xG, around 1.29. Bay FC recorded more shots (15 to 13), including 5 on target against 7.
Bay FC created 2 big chances against 1. Chicago Stars FC completed more passes (349 to 301), with 82% accuracy against 83%. Bay FC was more present in the opposition box (32 touches to 21).
Bay FC made 11 interceptions and 51 recoveries. Bay FC made 6 saves to 5.
Tactical approach
Bay FC (4-2-3-1) · Chicago Stars FC (4-1-4-1)
Bay FC — Coach: Emma Coates · Chicago Stars FC — Coach: Martin Sjögren
Starting lineups
Bay FC · 4-2-3-1
Aldana Cometti, Joelle Anderson, Hannah Bebar, Sydney Collins (Captain), Caroline Conti, Cristiana Girelli, Taylor Huff, Claire Hutton, Karlie Lema, Maddie Moreau, Jordan Silkowitz.
Chicago Stars FC · 4-1-4-1
Nádia Gomes, Kathrin Hendrich (Captain), Jameese Joseph, Aaliyah Farmer, Ryan Gareis, Julia Grosso, Jordyn Huitema, Maitane López, Brianna Pinto, Sam Staab, Katie Atkinson.
Highest-rated player
Mallory Swanson earned the highest rating of the match (7.9) for Chicago Stars FC. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.