Washington Spirit 2-1 San Diego Wave
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Washington Spirit won: Washington Spirit 2-1 San Diego Wave in the NWSL (Round 23) on Sun, 5 Oct 2025 at Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia. Washington Spirit goals: Rosemonde Kouassi 9', Rosemonde Kouassi 90'+8. San Diego Wave goals: Delphine Cascarino 90'+5. Expected goals: 3.34-0.75. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Rosemonde Kouassi (9.5).
Match report
Washington Spirit beat San Diego Wave 2-1
Washington Spirit edged San Diego Wave 2-1 at Audi Field on Sunday 5 October in NWSL.
Rosemonde Kouassi put Washington Spirit ahead on 9' (1-0), Delphine Cascarino levelled for San Diego Wave on 90+5' (1-1) and Rosemonde Kouassi restored Washington Spirit's lead on 90+8' (2-1).
Rosemonde Kouassi's 90+8' strike proved decisive.
Washington Spirit had 46% of the ball, shots were 22-8 (11-1 on target) and expected goals finished 3.34-0.75. Washington Spirit were the better side on chances, too.
Rosemonde Kouassi (Washington Spirit) was player of the match with a 9.5 rating.
Attendance: 17,422. Referee: Greg Dopka.
Match stats
| Washington Spirit | San Diego Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.34 | 0.75 |
| Total shots | 22 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 36 | 16 |
| Big chances | 8 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 282 (81%) | 326 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 1 | 2 |
| Total shots | 22 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 7 |
Lineups
Washington Spirit (4-3-3): Aubrey Kingsbury, Deborah Abiodun, Esme Morgan, Tara McKeown, Gabrielle Carle, Leicy Santos, Croix Bethune, Hal Hershfelt, Trinity Rodman, Gift Monday, Rosemonde Kouassi
San Diego Wave (4-3-3): Kailen Sheridan, Hanna Lundkvist, Kennedy Wesley, Kristen McNabb, Perle Morroni, Gia Corley, Kenza Dali, Kimmi Ascanio, Adriana Leon, Makenzy Robbe, Dudinha
Key events
- 9' · Goal · Rosemonde Kouassi (Washington Spirit)
- 38' · Yellow card · Makenzy Robbe (San Diego Wave)
- 57' · Substitution · Delphine Cascarino for Adriana Leon (San Diego Wave)
- 57' · Substitution · Kyra Carusa for Makenzy Robbe (San Diego Wave)
- 62' · Yellow card · Hanna Lundkvist (San Diego Wave)
- 69' · Yellow card · Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit)
- 71' · Yellow card · Delphine Cascarino (San Diego Wave)
- 72' · Substitution · Narumi Miura for Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit)
- 72' · Substitution · Trinity Armstrong for Hanna Lundkvist (San Diego Wave)
- 82' · Substitution · Sofia Cantore for Gift Monday (Washington Spirit)
- 85' · Substitution · Jordan Fusco for Gia Corley (San Diego Wave)
- 85' · Substitution · Quincy McMahon for Dudinha (San Diego Wave)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Delphine Cascarino (San Diego Wave)
- 90'+8 · Goal · Rosemonde Kouassi (Washington Spirit)
All-time head-to-head
Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave?
Washington Spirit won, 2-1 (NWSL) on Sun, 5 Oct 2025.
When and where is Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave?
Sun, 5 Oct 2025, 17:00 UTC at Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia, NWSL.