Venue and Kickoff
Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington (home of the Seattle Reign and Seattle Seahawks; capacity over 68,000 for soccer configurations in recent years).
Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. PT (10:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. CT).
The match streams on NWSL+.
Current Weather Forecast
Pleasant conditions expected in Seattle. Forecasts call for partly sunny to mostly sunny skies, highs in the upper 70s to low 80s °F (around 77–84°F), lows near 58–62°F, light winds, and little to no precipitation chance (generally under 10–20%). Comfortable for an evening match with clear-to-partly cloudy conditions likely by kickoff.
Team Forms and Standings Context
Seattle Reign sit mid-table (around 9th with 24 points after 17 games). They have shown recent competitiveness, including a 2-2 home draw with Angel City FC, a 3-2 win at Bay FC (late Jess Fishlock goal), a 2-0 win at San Diego Wave, and a 2-0 home win over Portland. Attacking contributions have come from multiple sources, and they remain in the playoff conversation.
Chicago Stars are at the bottom of the table (16th with 13 points). Recent results include a 0-0 home draw with Bay FC, a 1-2 loss at Racing Louisville, and a string of defeats. They have struggled offensively (among the league’s lowest-scoring sides) and defensively. The club recently parted ways with head coach Martin Sjögren (announced around August 12), with interim leadership in place.
Injury Reports
Seattle Reign FC: Lynn Biyendolo (maternity leave) is a longer-term absence. Other notes in recent weeks have included various players (e.g., Jess Fishlock and Sam Meza listed out in some matchweek reports); confirm the latest official report. Core pieces like Claudia Dickey, Sofia Huerta, Phoebe McClernon, and attackers such as Mia Fishel/Maddie Mercado have featured regularly.
Chicago Stars FC: Significant absences include Jordyn Huitema (knee – SEI), Natalia Kuikka (knee – SEI), and others such as Ryan Connaughton, Emma Egizii, Julia Grosso, Michelle Alozie, and Taylor Wood in various recent reports. Mallory Swanson has returned from earlier absences in some contexts. Depth is tested; Katie Atkinson and Alyssa Naeher have shared goalkeeping duties. Check the official NWSL Availability Report for game-day confirmation.
Current Rosters (key/notable players; full squads are larger)
Seattle Reign FC: GK Claudia Dickey (primary), Evan O’Steen/others; Defenders Sofia Huerta, Phoebe McClernon, Ryanne Brown, Jordyn Bugg, Madison Curry, Shae Holmes, Emily Mason; Midfielders Jess Fishlock, Angharad James-Turner, Ainsley McCammon, Sally Menti, Sam Meza, Maddie Mercado; Forwards Mia Fishel, Maddie Dahlien, Emeri Adames, Nerilia Mondésir, Brittany Ratcliffe, Holly Ward. Experienced core mixed with young talent.
Chicago Stars FC: GK Alyssa Naeher, Katie Atkinson, Halle Mackiewicz; Defenders Sam Staab, Michelle Alozie, Aaliyah Farmer, Elise Evans, Leila Ouahabi, Taylor Wood; Midfielders Brianna Pinto, Julia Grosso, Manaka Hayashi, Bea Franklin, Anna Gasper, Maitane, Tessa Dellarose, Emma Egizii; Forwards Mallory Swanson, Jordyn Huitema, Jameese Joseph, Nádia Gomes, Ryan Gareis, Jenna Bike, Ivonne Chacón, Micayla Johnson. Veteran presence (Naeher, Swanson) alongside younger and international players, though injuries have limited options.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Mia Fishel / Maddie Mercado / Maddie Dahlien / Jess Fishlock (Seattle attack/mid) vs. Sam Staab / Aaliyah Farmer / Chicago midfield and goalkeepers: Seattle’s multi-threat attack and Fishlock’s experience/creativity will test Chicago’s depleted back line and shot-stoppers (Naeher/Atkinson). Mercado has been a consistent scorer.
Mallory Swanson / Brianna Pinto / Jameese Joseph / Nádia Gomes (Chicago attack/mid) vs. Sofia Huerta / Phoebe McClernon / Jordyn Bugg and Claudia Dickey: Swanson’s quality and Pinto’s work rate against Seattle’s organized defense. Chicago needs clinical finishing on limited chances.
Broader: Seattle’s home form and depth vs. Chicago’s resilience in draws and transition opportunities. Midfield battles (McCammon/Meza vs. Pinto/Hayashi) and set pieces could decide the outcome.
Series History
Chicago holds a slight all-time edge (roughly 12-10-9 or similar historical records dating back years). The teams have not met yet in the 2026 regular season; this is the first of two scheduled meetings. Seattle has not beaten Chicago since a 2023 road win, making recent head-to-head competitive or Chicago-favored in some stretches.
MATCH ODDS
Chicago Stars FC + 550
Seattle Reign FC – 275
Draw + 370
Over 2.5 – 135 Under 2.5 – 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 13, 2026
