Portland Thorns 2-0 San Diego Wave
Updated
Portland Thorns won: Portland Thorns 2-0 San Diego Wave in the NWSL (Round 6) on Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at Providence Park, Portland, Oregon. Portland Thorns goals: Marie Müller 10', Sophia Wilson 64'. Expected goals: 0.22-1.55. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Mackenzie Arnold (8.5).
Match report
Portland Thorns beat San Diego Wave 2-0
Portland Thorns saw off San Diego Wave 2-0 at Providence Park on Thursday 30 April in NWSL.
Marie Müller put Portland Thorns ahead on 10' (1-0) and Sophia Wilson made it 2-0 on 64'.
Portland Thorns had 42% of the ball, shots were 5-10 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.22-1.55. San Diego Wave created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 19,806. Referee: Elton Garcia.
Match stats
| Portland Thorns | San Diego Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.22 | 1.55 |
| Total shots | 5 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 8 | 34 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 290 (77%) | 432 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 5 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 2 | 7 |
Lineups
Portland Thorns (4-2-3-1): Mackenzie Arnold, Reyna Reyes, Isabella Bryld Obaze, Jayden Perry, Marie Müller, Jessie Fleming, Cassandra Bogere, Reilyn Turner, Olivia Moultrie, Pietra Tordin, Sophia Wilson
San Diego Wave (4-2-3-1): Leah Freeman, Amelia Van Zanten, Kennedy Wesley, Kristen McNabb, Perle Morroni, Kenza Dali, Laurina Fazer, Lia Godfrey, Kimmi Ascanio, Dudinha, Ludmila da Silva
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Marie Müller (Portland Thorns)
- 40' · Yellow card · Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns)
- 46' · Substitution · Gabi Portilho for Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave)
- 59' · Substitution · Melanie Barcenas for Ludmila da Silva (San Diego Wave)
- 59' · Substitution · Marie-Yasmine Alidou D'Anjou for Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns)
- 64' · Goal · Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns)
- 68' · Substitution · Trinity Byars for Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave)
- 72' · Yellow card · Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave)
- 76' · Substitution · Renee Lyles for Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns)
- 85' · Substitution · Mary Alice Vignola for Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns)
- 85' · Yellow card · Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns)
- 88' · Substitution · Tatum Wynalda for Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave)
- 88' · Substitution · Jordan Fusco for Amelia Van Zanten (San Diego Wave)
All-time head-to-head
7 league meetings since 2025: Portland Thorns 2, draws 2, San Diego Wave 3.
Questions
Who won Portland Thorns vs San Diego Wave?
Portland Thorns won, 2-0 (NWSL) on Thu, 30 Apr 2026.
When and where is Portland Thorns vs San Diego Wave?
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 02:00 UTC at Providence Park, Portland, Oregon, NWSL.
What is the head-to-head record between Portland Thorns and San Diego Wave?
In 7 league meetings since 2025: Portland Thorns 2 wins, 2 draws, San Diego Wave 3 wins (goals 8-14).