How to watch today's Chicago Stars vs Washington Spirit NWSL game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The struggling Chicago Stars FC (1-5-1, 4 points) are set to return to the SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday, where they'll welcome a surging Washington Spirit side (4-3-0, 12 points) in a pivotal early-season NWSL clash.
Last weekend, Chicago got the better of Gotham in a defensive masterclass led by veteran goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, who earned her milestone 50th regular-season shutout. Now, the Stars shift their focus to one of the league’s most dynamic attacks in the Washington Spirit, hoping to replicate their defensive discipline against another high-octane opponent.

Washington heads into this matchup following a wild, high-scoring defeat to Angel City. Defender Esme Morgan bagged a brace, Gift Monday found the back of the net, and young standout Croix Bethune logged more minutes in what turned into an end-to-end affair. With the attacking trio of Ashley Hatch, Leicy Santos, and Morgan all posing serious threats, this upcoming clash is shaping up to be a physical and finely balanced contest.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Chicago Stars vs Washington Spirit online - TV channels & live streams

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In the United States (US), the NWSL match between Chicago Stars and Washington Spirit will be available to watch and stream online live through ESPN+ and ABC.

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Chicago Stars vs Washington Spirit kick-off time

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The NWSL match between Chicago Stars and Washington Spirit will be played at the SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.

It will kick off at 12:50 pm ET/9:50 am PT on Saturday, May 10, in the US.

Team news & squads

Chicago Stars vs Washington Spirit lineups

Chicago Stars

4-4-2

Formation

5-4-1

WAS

1

A. Naeher

32

T. Malham

30

C. Biegalski

3

S. Staab

4

C. Roccaro

20

B. Franklin

8

J. Joseph

77

M. Lopez

21

J. Grosso

34

A. Schlegel

14

L. da Silva

1

A. Kingsbury

14

G. Carle

24

E. Morgan

4

R. Bernal

8

M. Morris

9

T. McKeown

5

N. Miura

19

R. Kouassi

35

M. Boade

13

B. Ratcliffe

33

A. Hatch

5-4-1

WAS

CST

-Line up

• 1

  A. Naeher

• 32

  T. Malham

• 30

  C. Biegalski

  36’

  90’ + 1’

• 3

  S. Staab

  54’

• 4

  C. Roccaro

• 20

  B. Franklin

• 8

  J. Joseph

  78’

• 77

  M. Lopez

  90’ + 1’

• 21

  J. Grosso

  36’

• 34

  A. Schlegel

  31’

  78’

• 14

  L. da Silva

Substitutes

• 13

  L. Nesbeth

• 23

  M. Johnson

  90’ + 1’

• 7

  A. Cook

  90’ + 1’

• 10

  S. Groom

  78’

• 26

  N. Gomes

• 11

  C. Curran

  78’

• 41

  H. Anderson

• 16

  M. Hayashi

• 19

  M. Wood

Manager

• M. Hemmi

WAS

-Line up

• 1

  A. Kingsbury

• 14

  G. Carle

• 24

  E. Morgan

• 4

  R. Bernal

• 8

  M. Morris

  78’

• 9

  T. McKeown

  41’

  90’ + 9’

• 5

  N. Miura

  78’

• 19

  R. Kouassi

  41’

  83’

• 35

  M. Boade

  62’

• 13

  B. Ratcliffe

  62’

• 33

  A. Hatch

Substitutes

• 3

  C. Krueger

  78’

• 28

  S. MacIver

• 22

  H. Stainbrook

• 16

  C. Brown

  78’

• 21

  G. Monday

  62’

  83’

• 7

  C. Bethune

  62’

• 39

  C. Ricketts

• 34

  K. Dulaney

• 25

  K. Sylla

Manager

• J. Giraldez

Chicago Stars team news

Mallory Swanson remains away from the squad on an excused absence, with the USWNT star expecting her first child. Defender Natalia Kuikka is progressing in her recovery from a knee issue, though she's still not quite ready for match-day action. Meanwhile, forward Jenna Bike is also expected to remain sidelined as she continues to deal with a thigh injury.

Washington Spirit team news

Injuries, however, remain a pressing issue for Washington. Trinity Rodman is still sidelined, continuing her recovery from a persistent back issue in Europe. Andi Sullivan is ruled out for the season after suffering an ACL injury and is also expecting her first child.

Midfielder Paige Metayer remains a few weeks away from returning due to a knee problem, while Hal Hershfelt (ankle), Kate Wiesner (hip), and Casey Krueger (knee) are also unavailable. The silver lining? Bethune is fully fit again, and although Santos is listed as doubtful with an ankle concern, she continues to feature in the matchday squad.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CST

Last 5 matches

WAS

1

Win

2

Draws

2

Wins

• Washington Spirit

  2

  -

  0

  Chicago Stars

• Chicago Stars

  2

  -

  4

  Washington Spirit

• Washington Spirit

  0

  -

  2

  Chicago Stars

• Chicago Stars

  1

  -

  1

  Washington Spirit

• Chicago Stars

  0

  -

  0

  Washington Spirit

5

Goals scored

7

Games over 2.5 goals

1/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Standings

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