Overview
- Seattle raced to a 3-0 lead through Jess Fishlock, Jordyn Huitema’s 33rd-minute bicycle kick, and Emeri Adames seconds after halftime.
- Chicago cut the deficit with Ludmila in the 73rd minute and Camryn Biegalski in the 78th for her first NWSL goal.
- The Stars lost Natalia Kuikka and Shea Groom to first-half injuries, then replaced Jenna Bike after an ankle issue that used their final substitution window.
- Reign head coach Laura Harvey said substitution timing and a loss of structure contributed to surrendering control late.
- Naeher became the first NWSL goalkeeper to reach 200 starts and the third to score, as Seattle remained sixth in a tight playoff race and Chicago moved to 1-9-6.