Match summary
San Diego Wave FC defeated Washington Spirit 2-1 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 · J8 ·
Context
- Snapdragon Stadium — San Diego, United States
- Attendance: 12,810 / 35,000 (36.6%)
- Referee: Jeremy Scheer
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, washington Spirit controlled 58% of the ball against 42%. Both teams posted a comparable xG, around 1.10. San Diego Wave FC recorded more shots (9 to 7), including 4 on target against 4.
Washington Spirit created 2 big chances against 0. Washington Spirit completed more passes (437 to 288), with 86% accuracy against 78%. Washington Spirit was more present in the opposition box (23 touches to 11).
Washington Spirit made 11 interceptions and 57 recoveries. San Diego Wave FC made 3 saves to 2.
Tactical approach
San Diego Wave FC (4-2-3-1) · Washington Spirit (4-2-3-1)
San Diego Wave FC — Coach: Jonas Eidevall · Washington Spirit — Coach: Adrián González
Starting lineups
San Diego Wave FC · 4-2-3-1
Kimmi Ascanio, Trinity Byars, Gia Corley, Kenza Dali, DiDi Haračić, Gabi Portilho, Kristen McNabb, Perle Morroni, Dudinha, Mimi Van Zanten, Kennedy Wesley (Captain).
Washington Spirit · 4-2-3-1
Rebeca Bernal, Sofia Cantore, Gabrielle Carle, Lucia Di Guglielmo, Hal Hershfelt, Sandy MacIver, Claudia Martínez, Esme Morgan, Trinity Rodman, Tara Rudd (Captain), Leicy Santos.
Highest-rated player
Kimmi Ascanio earned the highest rating of the match (7.9) for San Diego Wave FC. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
