Mark your calendars: Portland Thorns (w) vs Chicago Red Stars (w) goes live on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 01:00 in what promises to be a thrilling USA. Women. NWSL encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Harm Osmers has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Cool and dry, 12°C. Key absences could shape this game — Wolf is a concern for Portland Thorns (w), while Schulz may miss out for Chicago Red Stars (w). These two sides have a rich history: Chicago Red Stars (w) 4 - 0 Portland Thorns (w) (2022). Chicago Red Stars (w) 3 - 4 Portland Thorns (w) (2023). Chicago Red Stars (w) 1 - 4 Portland Thorns (w) (2024). Chicago Red Stars (w) 1 - 1 Portland Thorns (w) (2024). Chicago Red Stars (w) 1 - 1 Portland Thorns (w) (2023). We're going with 2:2 as our predicted scoreline.