Match summary
San Diego Wave FC defeated Portland Thorns FC 3-1 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.
National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · Thursday, March 26, 2026
Context
- Snapdragon Stadium — San Diego, United States
- Attendance: 8,428 / 35,000 (24.1%)
- Referee: Jaclyn Metz
- Broadcast: NWSL+
Statistical analysis
San Diego Wave FC controlled 65% of the ball against 35%. San Diego Wave FC produced the highest xG total (4.12 to 1.76). San Diego Wave FC recorded more shots (18 to 15), including 11 on target against 4.
San Diego Wave FC created 6 big chances against 1. San Diego Wave FC completed more passes (489 to 211), with 87% accuracy against 72%. San Diego Wave FC won a larger share of duels (59%).
San Diego Wave FC was more present in the opposition box (43 touches to 25). San Diego Wave FC made 12 interceptions and 58 recoveries.
Tactical approach
San Diego Wave FC (4-2-3-1) · Portland Thorns FC (4-4-2)
San Diego Wave FC — Coach: Jonas Eidevall · Portland Thorns FC — Coach: Robert Vilahamn
Starting lineups
San Diego Wave FC · 4-2-3-1
Mimi Van Zanten, Perle Morroni, Dudinha, Ludmila, Lia Godfrey, Kimmi Ascanio, Kenza Dali (Captain), Gia Corley, Kennedy Wesley, Kristen McNabb, Leah Freeman (Goalkeeper).
Portland Thorns FC · 4-4-2
Morgan Messner (Goalkeeper), M.A. Vignola, Mimi Alidou, Reilyn Turner, Shae Harvey, Marie Müller, Pietra Tordin, Olivia Moultrie, Isabella Bryld Obaze, Sam Hiatt (Captain), Jessie Fleming.
Highest-rated player
Dudinha earned the highest rating of the match (8.4) for SD. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
