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Utah Royals 1–2 San Diego Wave FC

Monday, March 23, 202612:00 AM
National Women's Soccer League2026
FT
Utah Royals
Utah Royals4-2-3-1
1-2
HT 0-1
San Diego Wave FC
San Diego Wave FC4-3-3
Main refereeShawn Tehini

NWSL+

America First Field

Sandy, United States9,77820,213

Timeline

  1. First half
  2. Aria NagaiYellow card
    12'
  3. Lara PrašnikarYellow card
    17'
  4. 18'
    Dudinha0-1Goal
  5. Second half
  6. Dayana Pierre Louiscomes on for Aria NagaiSubstitution
    46'
  7. 55'
    Perle MorroniYellow card
  8. Kameron Simmondscomes on for Janni ThomsenSubstitution
    59'
  9. Courtney Browncomes on for Ana TejadaSubstitution
    59'
  10. 59'
    Lia Godfreycomes on for Gia CorleySubstitution
  11. 60'
    injury
    Kimmi Ascaniocomes on for Gabi PortilhoSubstitution
  12. 67'
  13. 69'
    Kiki Pickettcomes on for Mimi Van ZantenSubstitution
  14. Alexa Spaanstracomes on for Lara PrašnikarSubstitution
    71'
  15. Brecken Mozingocomes on for Cloé LacasseSubstitution
    71'
  16. Tatumn MilazzoYellow card
    72'
  17. Alexa SpaanstraYellow card
    73'
  18. Tatumn MilazzoSecond yellow
    82'
  19. 87'
  20. 88'
    Tatum Wynaldacomes on for LudmilaSubstitution
  21. Full time
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Match summary

San Diego Wave FC defeated Utah Royals 2-1 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.

National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · Monday, March 23, 2026

Context

  • America First Field — Sandy, United States
  • Attendance: 9,778 / 20,213 (48.4%)
  • Referee: Shawn Tehini
  • Broadcast: NWSL+

How the match unfolded

HT: 0–1

Dudinha (18'), Lara Prašnikar (67') · Kiana Palacios, Lia Godfrey (87') · Kenza Dali.

Tatumn Milazzo (82').

Statistical analysis

In a tight contest, utah Royals controlled 53% of the ball against 47%. San Diego Wave FC produced the highest xG total (2.24 to 0.61). San Diego Wave FC recorded more shots (15 to 7), including 6 on target against 3.

San Diego Wave FC created 2 big chances against 1. Utah Royals completed more passes (301 to 276), with 75% accuracy against 74%. San Diego Wave FC won a larger share of duels (53%).

San Diego Wave FC was more present in the opposition box (31 touches to 15). Utah Royals made 4 saves to 2.

Tactical approach

Utah Royals (4-2-3-1) · San Diego Wave FC (4-3-3)

Utah Royals — Coach: Jimmy Coenraets · San Diego Wave FC — Coach: Jonas Eidevall

Highest-rated player

Dudinha earned the highest rating of the match (8.6) for SD. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.

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