Match summary
Portland Thorns FC defeated San Diego Wave FC 2-0 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
National Women's Soccer League · 2026 ·
Context
- Providence Park — Portland, United States
- Attendance: 19,806 / 25,218 (78.5%)
- Referee: Elton García
- Broadcast: NWSL+
Statistical analysis
San Diego Wave FC controlled 58% of the ball against 42%. San Diego Wave FC produced the highest xG total (1.05 to 0.26). San Diego Wave FC recorded more shots (10 to 5), including 3 on target against 3.
San Diego Wave FC created 2 big chances against 0. San Diego Wave FC completed more passes (432 to 290), with 82% accuracy against 77%. Portland Thorns FC won a larger share of duels (56%).
San Diego Wave FC was more present in the opposition box (34 touches to 8). Portland Thorns FC made 13 interceptions and 63 recoveries.
Tactical approach
Portland Thorns FC (4-2-2-2) · San Diego Wave FC (4-2-3-1)
Portland Thorns FC — Coach: Robert Vilahamn · San Diego Wave FC — Coach: Jonas Eidevall
Starting lineups
Portland Thorns FC · 4-2-2-2
Isabella Bryld Obaze, Sophia Smith, Mackenzie Arnold (Goalkeeper to watch), Marie Müller, Reilyn Turner, Olivia Moultrie, Reyna Reyes, Jayden Perry, Pietra Tordin, Jessie Fleming (Captain), Cassandra Bogere.
San Diego Wave FC · 4-2-3-1
Kristen McNabb, Mimi Van Zanten, Laurina Fazer, Leah Freeman (Goalkeeper to watch), Perle Morroni, Ludmila, Kennedy Wesley, Kenza Dali (Captain), Dudinha, Kimmi Ascanio, Lia Godfrey.
Highest-rated players
Mackenzie Arnold and Marie Müller earned the highest rating of the match (8.2). This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
