Chicago Stars host Portland Thorns in an NWSL regular season match on May 3, 2026, with kick-off set for 18:00. UK viewers can watch it live on TNT Sports 4.
The game brings together teams at opposite ends of the table. Chicago are 13th in the standings and have won only one of their last five league matches, while Portland are second and arrive with three wins, one draw and one defeat from their last five NWSL outings.
Chicago’s recent run has been uneven. They beat Boston Legacy FC 2-0 on April 25, but that was preceded by losses to Utah Royals, San Diego Wave FC and Orlando Pride. Their other recent win came in late March, a 2-1 success over Kansas City Current. Across those five matches, they scored four goals and conceded six.
Portland’s form has been sharper and more consistent. They beat Angel City FC 2-1 away on April 26, had already taken 2-0 wins over Kansas City Current and Seattle Reign FC in late March, drew 2-2 with North Carolina Courage in early April and lost 3-1 to San Diego Wave FC on March 26. Across that same five-game span, they scored seven goals and conceded five.
There is little team-news clarity to narrow the picture further. No injury or suspension information is currently available for Chicago ahead of the fixture, and no projected XI has been confirmed. Portland also have no confirmed team news at this stage, with no injuries, suspensions or probable lineup released.
That leaves the form guide to do most of the talking, and it points in one direction. Chicago’s recent results have left them chasing stability, while Portland have given themselves a stronger platform as they look to keep pace near the top of the NWSL table.
