Match summary
San Diego Wave FC defeated Chicago Stars 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
- Snapdragon Stadium — San Diego, United States
- Attendance: 12,810 / 35,000 (36.6%)
- Referee: Servando Berna Rico
- Broadcast: NWSL+
Statistical analysis
San Diego Wave FC controlled 59% of the ball against 41%. San Diego Wave FC produced the highest xG total (1.47 to 0.03). San Diego Wave FC recorded more shots (20 to 2), including 8 on target against 1.
San Diego Wave FC created 3 big chances against 0. San Diego Wave FC completed more passes (461 to 298), with 86% accuracy against 81%. San Diego Wave FC won a larger share of duels (60%).
San Diego Wave FC was more present in the opposition box (49 touches to 3). Chicago Stars FC made 6 saves to 1.
Tactical approach
San Diego Wave FC (4-2-3-1) · Chicago Stars FC (4-2-3-1)
San Diego Wave FC — Coach: Jonas Eidevall · Chicago Stars FC — Coach: Martin Sjögren
Starting lineups
San Diego Wave FC · 4-2-3-1
Kimmi Ascanio, Mimi Van Zanten, Perle Morroni, Dudinha, Ludmila, Kenza Dali, Leah Freeman (Goalkeeper to watch), Laurina Fazer, Lia Godfrey, Kennedy Wesley (Captain), Kristen McNabb.
Chicago Stars FC · 4-2-3-1
Alyssa Naeher (Goalkeeper to watch), Sam Staab, Bea Franklin, Julia Grosso, Brianna Pinto, Tessa Dellarose, Ryan Gareis, Jameese Joseph, Manaka Hayashi, Jenna Bike, Ivonne Chacón.
Highest-rated player
Dudinha earned the highest rating of the match (8.5) for San Diego Wave FC. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
