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), 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), Perle Morroni, Ludmila, Kennedy Wesley, Kenza Dali (Captain), Dudinha, Kimmi Ascanio, Lia Godfrey.
Highest-rated player
Mackenzie Arnold earned the highest rating of the match (8.2) for POR. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
