Match Report
In the standings it was Chicago Stars W 4th on 4 points, Houston Dash W 3rd on 6 — separated by 2. The last five rounds placed Chicago Stars W no better than 10th for form, against 4th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.5/1.67 for Chicago Stars W and 0.67/1.83 for Houston Dash W (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.35.
The venue was SeatGeek Stadium, with room for 28,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Chicago Stars W led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
Chicago Stars W: Penelope Hocking (37'), Penelope Hocking (43'), Yūki Nagasato (50')
Key stats
Possession: Chicago Stars W 58% · Houston Dash W 42% · Total shots: 15-3 · On target: 8-2 · Corners: 5-1