Match summary
San Diego Wave FC defeated Utah Royals 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 ·
Context
- America First Field — Sandy, United States
- Attendance: 9,778 / 20,213 (48.4%)
- Referee: Shawn Tehini
- Broadcast: NWSL+
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
Starting lineups
Utah Royals · 4-2-3-1
Mia Justus (Goalkeeper), Tatumn Milazzo, Kate Del Fava (Captain), Kaleigh Riehl, Cloé Lacasse, Kiana Palacios, Lara Prašnikar, Janni Thomsen, Aria Nagai, Ana Tejada, Cece Delzer.
San Diego Wave FC · 4-3-3
Mimi Van Zanten, Perle Morroni, Dudinha, Ludmila, Gabi Portilho, Laurina Fazer, Kenza Dali, Gia Corley, Kennedy Wesley (Captain), Kristen McNabb, Leah Freeman (Goalkeeper).
Highest-rated player
Dudinha earned the highest rating of the match (8.6) for San Diego Wave FC. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
