Sunday, April 26, 202602:45 AM
National Women's Soccer League2026
FT
Denver Summit
Denver Summit4-2-3-1
2-3
HT 2-0
San Diego Wave FC
San Diego Wave FC4-2-3-1
Main refereeAlexandra Billeter

NWSL+

Dick's Sporting Goods Park

Commerce City, United States16,93218,061

Timeline

  1. First half
  2. 16'
  3. 32'
  4. Second half
  5. 49'
  6. Ayomide OkeYellow card
    55'
  7. 57'
  8. 58'
    Melanie Barcenascomes on for Laurina FazerSubstitution
  9. Kaleigh KurtzYellow card
    59'
  10. Yuna McCormackcomes on for Ayomide OkeSubstitution
    60'
  11. Carson Pickett2-3Own goal
    65'
  12. Olivia Thomascomes on for Melissa KösslerSubstitution
    72'
  13. Eva Gaetinocomes on for Megan ReidSubstitution
    72'
  14. Emma Regancomes on for Devin LynchSubstitution
    72'
  15. 76'
    Kiki Pickettcomes on for Mimi Van ZantenSubstitution
  16. 76'
    injury
    Gabi Portilhocomes on for LudmilaSubstitution
  17. Yuzuki Yamamotocomes on for Natasha FlintSubstitution
    85'
  18. 88'
    Perle MorroniYellow card
  19. 90'+1
    Jordan Fuscocomes on for Lia GodfreySubstitution
  20. 90'+1
    injury
    Trinity Byarscomes on for DudinhaSubstitution
  21. Eva GaetinoYellow card
    90'+2
  22. Full time
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Match summary

San Diego Wave FC defeated Denver Summit 3-2 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.

National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · Sunday, April 26, 2026

Context

  • Dick's Sporting Goods Park — Commerce City, United States
  • Attendance: 16,932 / 18,061 (93.7%)
  • Referee: Alexandra Billeter
  • Broadcast: NWSL+

How the match unfolded

HT: 2–0

Melissa Kössler (16') · Yazmeen Ryan, Natasha Flint (32'), Lia Godfrey (49') · Kimmi Ascanio, Kennedy Wesley (57') · Lia Godfrey, Carson Pickett (65' CSC).

Statistical analysis

In a tight contest, san Diego Wave FC controlled 57% of the ball against 43%. Denver Summit produced the highest xG total (1.86 to 0.82). Denver Summit recorded more shots (9 to 7), including 4 on target against 4.

Denver Summit created 3 big chances against 1. San Diego Wave FC completed more passes (371 to 283), with 79% accuracy against 79%. San Diego Wave FC won a larger share of duels (55%).

Denver Summit was more present in the opposition box (27 touches to 13). Denver Summit made 14 interceptions and 37 recoveries.

Tactical approach

Denver Summit (4-2-3-1) · San Diego Wave FC (4-2-3-1)

Denver Summit — Coach: Nick Cushing · San Diego Wave FC — Coach: Jonas Eidevall

Highest-rated player

Melissa Kössler earned the highest rating of the match (8.3) for DEN. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.

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