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 to watch), 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 to watch).
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.
