Venue: Providence Park — Portland, Oregon
Kickoff: 4:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM ET
Surface: Artificial turf
Broadcast: CBS Sports Golazo / NWSL+
WEATHER REPORT — PROVIDENCE PARK
Temperature: 63–66°F at kickoff
Wind: Light, 4–7 mph from the southwest
Humidity: 58%
Precipitation: <10% chance
Pitch Impact:
Ideal conditions for high‑tempo play
Turf surface favors Portland’s vertical, transition‑heavy style
Minimal weather influence on ball movement
INJURY REPORT
Portland Thorns
Sophia Smith (FW) — Probable, minor ankle soreness
Sam Coffey (MF) — Probable, light workload management
Becky Sauerbrunn (DF) — Out, calf strain
Morgan Weaver (FW) — Out, hamstring injury
Chicago Stars
Mallory Swanson (FW) — Questionable, quad tightness
Casey Krueger (DF) — Out, knee sprain
Alyssa Naeher (GK) — Probable, minor shoulder soreness
Arin Wright (DF) — Out, ankle injury
TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE
Portland Thorns (5‑1‑1)
Goals For: 14
Goals Against: 7
Home Record: 3‑0‑0
Last 5 Matches: W‑W‑D‑W‑W
Key Strengths: Transition speed, midfield control, finishing efficiency
Key Weaknesses: Set‑piece defending without Sauerbrunn
Chicago Stars (2‑5‑0)
Goals For: 8
Goals Against: 15
Road Record: 1‑3‑0
Last 5 Matches: L‑L‑W‑L‑L
Key Strengths: Counterattacking pace, shot‑stopping from Naeher
Key Weaknesses: Defensive structure, midfield turnovers, late‑game fatigue
RECENT TEAM FORM
Portland Thorns
Averaging 2.0 goals per match over last 5
Smith + Dunn partnership thriving
Coffey dictating tempo with elite passing range
Defense holding firm despite injuries
Chicago Stars
Conceding 2.2 goals per match over last 5
Attack inconsistent without Swanson fully fit
Midfield struggling to maintain possession
Defensive line exposed in transition
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Sophia Smith (POR) vs. Tierna Davidson (CHI)
Smith’s acceleration and 1v1 ability are elite
Davidson must avoid isolation in space Edge: Portland
2. Sam Coffey (POR) vs. Chicago Double Pivot
Coffey’s distribution can break Chicago’s lines
Chicago must close passing lanes early Edge: Portland
3. Mallory Swanson (CHI) vs. Kelli Hubly (POR)
(If Swanson plays)
Swanson’s directness challenges Portland’s back line
Hubly must prevent inside cuts onto Swanson’s right foot Edge: Even (if Swanson active)
4. Alyssa Naeher (CHI) vs. Portland Attack
Naeher’s shot‑stopping keeps Chicago competitive
Portland averages 6+ shots on target at home Edge: Portland (volume advantage)
SERIES HISTORY
Last 10 Meetings: Portland leads 6‑2‑2
At Providence Park: Portland unbeaten in last 7 vs. Chicago
Chicago has not won in Portland since 2018
Matches often feature high tempo and early scoring
BETTING TRENDS
Portland Thorns
5‑0‑1 in last 6 matches
Over 2.5 goals has hit in 4 of last 5
3‑0‑0 at home with +6 goal differential
Chicago Stars
1‑4 in last 5 matches
Conceded first in 5 straight
Over 2.5 goals has hit in 3 of last 4 road matches
MATCH ODDS
Portland Thorns – 190
Chicago Stars + 375
Draw + 310
Over 2.5 – 135 Under 2.5 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026
