San Diego Wave escaped Houston with a point after a chaotic second half that included a Dudinha wonder goal, a controversial overturned red card, multiple late goals, and nonstop pressure from both teams in a 2-2 draw.
San Diego Wave FC vs Houston Dash preview!
The Wave head to Shell Energy Stadium looking to avenge their opening-night loss to Houston and continue their climb near the top of the NWSL standings.
• The Van Zanten sisters rematch
• Lia Godfrey’s breakout rookie season
• What San Diego must improve tactically
• Why Houston remains a dangerous matchup
Can the Wave flip the script this time?
Match recap
Byars starting while Ludmila rests. Ludmila was listed as questionable for tonight due to a thigh injury. Hopefully nothing too serious.
At just 20 years old, Dudinha is tied for the NWSL lead in assists and continues to drive San Diego’s attack with her speed, creativity, and fearless runs behind defenders.
Her latest performance against Angel City earned her NWSL Assist of the Week honors after finishing with a goal and an assist in the rivalry win.
San Diego Wave head to BMO Stadium for another rivalry matchup against Angel City FC.
The Wave have gone scoreless in back-to-back games for the first time this season, while Becki Tweed is expected to lead from the sidelines with Jonas Eidevall suspended.
Preview includes:
Tactical breakdowns
Rivalry history
Key Angel City threats
Kennedy Wesley spotlight
What’s your score prediction?
With Jonas Eidevall suspended after last weekend’s red card, assistant coach Becki Tweed is expected to lead the Wave against Angel City on Friday.
Take a look at Tweed’s background, including her time as Angel City’s head coach and her path through the NWSL coaching ranks.
Kennedy Wesley’s rise this season has gone from promising to undeniable.
The Wave co-captain earned NWSL April Best XI honors after a month that included her first USWNT goal, a huge performance against Denver Summit, and continued dominance at the heart of San Diego’s defense.
San Diego Wave travel to Portland looking to extend their club-record five-game winning streak against the Thorns. Full preview with matchup history, players to watch, tactical edges and match info.
San Diego Wave came back from 2-0 down at halftime to beat Denver Summit FC and extend their winning streak to five matches. Huge second half from Lia Godfrey, Kennedy Wesley, and the attack.
Is this the best comeback win in club history, and how far can this streak go?
San Diego Wave FC head to Colorado looking for a fifth straight win, but Denver Summit FC have three consecutive clean sheets and look like one of the toughest expansion teams in recent memory.
Do you think the Wave keep the streak alive, and who should start in goal: Leah Freeman or Didi Haracic?