Main refereeJaclyn Metz

NWSL+

Snapdragon Stadium

San Diego, United States8,42835,000

Timeline

  1. First half
  2. 2'
  3. 8'
  4. 27'
  5. Second half
  6. 46'
    Sophia Smithcomes on for Mimi AlidouSubstitution
  7. 46'
    Deyna Castellanoscomes on for Shae HarveySubstitution
  8. Perle MorroniYellow card
    54'
  9. 57'
    Mallie McKenziecomes on for Marie MüllerSubstitution
  10. 61'
    Olivia MoultrieYellow card
  11. Kiki Pickettcomes on for Mimi Van ZantenSubstitution
    65'
  12. 68'
    Maddie Padelskicomes on for Reilyn TurnerSubstitution
  13. Melanie Barcenascomes on for DudinhaSubstitution
    77'
  14. Gabi Portilhocomes on for Lia GodfreySubstitution
    77'
  15. 78'
    Jayden Perrycomes on for M.A. VignolaSubstitution
  16. 82'
  17. Jordan Fuscocomes on for Gia CorleySubstitution
    90'+2
  18. Nya Harrisoncomes on for Perle MorroniSubstitution
    90'+2
  19. Full time
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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+

How the match unfolded

HT: 21

Dudinha (2') · Gia Corley, Pietra Tordin (8'), Lia Godfrey (27') · Dudinha, Melanie Barcenas (82').

Tactical approach

San Diego Wave FC (4-2-3-1) · Portland Thorns FC (4-4-2)

San Diego Wave FCCoach: Jonas Eidevall · Portland Thorns FCCoach: Robert Vilahamn

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.