NWSL Madison Mercado delivered a decisive brace as Seattle Reign defeated the Chicago Stars 3-1 at SeatGeek Stadium in a high-scoring NWSL encounter.
- Seattle Reign secured a 3-1 road win behind two goals from Madison Mercado.
- The visitors dominated shot volume, outshooting the hosts 18 to 7 and landing five on target to one.
- Seattle maintained 61 percent possession while committing only six fouls in a card-free match.
- Simone Charley converted Chicago’s lone shot on target in the 90th minute.
Mercado breaks the deadlock in Bridgeview
Seattle controlled the ball through the opening half, holding 61 percent of possession and constantly pressing forward. That pressure yielded the opener in the 38th minute, when Mercado found the net to give the away side a deserved lead. The home side struggled to find rhythm going forward, caught repeatedly in defensive duties as the visitors generated chances while staying clear of cautions.
Seattle Reign turn territorial edge into late goals
The visiting side continued to push the tempo throughout the second half, compiling 18 total shots. Despite being caught offside five times, their persistence paid off late in regulation. Nérilia Mondesir doubled the advantage in the 80th minute. Just four minutes later, Mercado struck again, completing her brace in the 84th minute to stretch the lead to three.
Charley strikes in the final minute
Chicago managed only seven attempts all afternoon, but they avoided a shutout in the final moments. Charley slotted home in the 90th minute to put the hosts on the scoreboard. That effort marked the team’s only shot on target of the entire game, underscoring the gap in efficiency between the two sides.
Dominant road performance seals three points
The 3-1 outcome in Chicago Stars vs Seattle Reign reflected the territorial balance, with the visitors dictating play from start to finish without receiving a single booking. For Chicago, the lack of offensive penetration leaves clear areas to address, while Seattle will look to carry their sharp finishing form into the next round of NWSL action.
