San Diego Wave 0-2 Angel City
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Angel City won: San Diego Wave 0-2 Angel City in the NWSL (Round 12) on Sun, 12 Jul 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California. Angel City goals: Maiara Niehues 17', Ary Borges 26'. Expected goals: 2.14-1.97. Possession: 63-37. Player of the match: Angelina Anderson (8.7).
Match report
Angel City beat San Diego Wave 2-0
Angel City got the better of San Diego Wave 2-0 away from home at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday 12 July in NWSL.
Maiara Niehues put Angel City ahead on 17' (0-1) and Ary Borges made it 0-2 on 26'.
San Diego Wave had 63% of the ball, shots were 18-12 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.14-1.97.
Angelina Anderson (Angel City FC) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 15,881. Referee: Ekaterina Koroleva.
Match stats
| San Diego Wave | Angel City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 63 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.14 | 1.97 |
| Total shots | 18 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 44 | 12 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 417 (82%) | 219 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 10 | 3 |
| Total shots | 18 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 4 |
Lineups
San Diego Wave (4-3-3): Luisa Agudelo, Amelia Van Zanten, Kennedy Wesley, Kristen McNabb, Perle Morroni, Kenza Dali, Kimmi Ascanio, Gia Corley, Melanie Barcenas, Ludmila da Silva, Gabi Portilho
Angel City (4-4-2): Angelina Anderson, Gisele Thompson, Emily Sams, Sarah Gorden, Evelyn Shores, Maiara Niehues, Ary Borges, Carina Lageyre, Jun Endō, Sveindís Jónsdóttir, Ally Sentnor
Key events
- 5' · Yellow card · Gia Corley (San Diego Wave)
- 17' · Goal · Maiara Niehues (Angel City)
- 18' · Yellow card · Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave)
- 26' · Goal · Ary Borges (Angel City)
- 36' · Substitution · Taylor Suarez for Jun Endō (Angel City)
- 44' · Yellow card · Sveindís Jónsdóttir (Angel City)
- 46' · Substitution · Lia Godfrey for Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave)
- 46' · Substitution · Trinity Byars for Ludmila da Silva (San Diego Wave)
- 60' · Substitution · Claire Emslie for Maiara Niehues (Angel City)
- 60' · Substitution · Tatum Wynalda for Gabi Portilho (San Diego Wave)
- 61' · Substitution · Laurina Fazer for Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave)
- 74' · Substitution · Trinity Armstrong for Amelia Van Zanten (San Diego Wave)
- 81' · Yellow card · Evelyn Shores (Angel City)
- 90' · Substitution · Nealy Martin for Ally Sentnor (Angel City)
- 90' · Substitution · Prisca Chilufya for Sveindís Jónsdóttir (Angel City)
All-time head-to-head
3 league meetings since 2025: San Diego Wave 2, draws 1, Angel City 0.
Questions
Who won San Diego Wave vs Angel City?
Angel City won, 0-2 (NWSL) on Sun, 12 Jul 2026.
When and where is San Diego Wave vs Angel City?
Sun, 12 Jul 2026, 00:45 UTC at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California, NWSL.
What is the head-to-head record between San Diego Wave and Angel City?
In 3 league meetings since 2025: San Diego Wave 2 wins, 1 draws, Angel City 0 wins (goals 3-0).