Portland Thorns FC 2–0 San Diego Wave FC

Thursday, April 30, 202604:00 AM
National Women's Soccer League2026
FT
Portland Thorns FC
Portland Thorns FC4-2-2-2
2-0
HT 1-0
San Diego Wave FC
San Diego Wave FC4-2-3-1
Main refereeElton García

NWSL+

Providence Park

Portland, United States19,80625,218

Timeline

  1. First half
  2. 10'
  3. Sophia SmithDissentYellow card
    40'
  4. Second half
  5. 46'
    Gabi Portilhocomes on for Lia GodfreySubstitution
  6. 59'
    Melanie Barcenascomes on for LudmilaSubstitution
  7. Mimi Alidoucomes on for Reilyn TurnerSubstitution
    59'
  8. 64'
  9. 68'
    Trinity Byarscomes on for Kimmi AscanioSubstitution
  10. 72'
    Trinity ByarsFoulYellow card
  11. Renee Lylescomes on for Pietra TordinSubstitution
    77'
  12. M.A. Vignolacomes on for Reyna ReyesSubstitution
    85'
  13. Jayden PerryTime wastingYellow card
    85'
  14. 88'
    Tatum Wynaldacomes on for Laurina FazerSubstitution
  15. 88'
    Jordan Fuscocomes on for Mimi Van ZantenSubstitution
  16. Full time
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Match summary

Portland Thorns FC defeated San Diego Wave FC 2-0 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.

National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · Thursday, April 30, 2026

Context

  • Providence Park — Portland, United States
  • Attendance: 19,806 / 25,218 (78.5%)
  • Referee: Elton García
  • Broadcast: NWSL+

How the match unfolded

HT: 1–0

Marie Müller (10') · Olivia Moultrie, Sophia Smith (64') · Mimi Alidou.

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

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.

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