San Diego Wave 0-2 Seattle Reign
Updated
Seattle Reign won: San Diego Wave 0-2 Seattle Reign in the NWSL (Round 14) on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California. Seattle Reign goals: Madison Mercado 17', Jordyn Bugg 20'. Expected goals: 2.84-1.04. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Claudia Dickey (9.5).
Match report
Seattle Reign beat San Diego Wave 2-0
Seattle Reign got the better of San Diego Wave 2-0 away from home at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday 26 July in NWSL.
Madison Mercado put Seattle Reign ahead on 17' (0-1) and Jordyn Bugg made it 0-2 on 20'.
San Diego Wave had 60% of the ball, shots were 21-9 (8-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.84-1.04. San Diego Wave created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC) was player of the match with a 9.5 rating.
Attendance: 10,796. Referee: Mark Verso.
Match stats
| San Diego Wave | Seattle Reign | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.84 | 1.04 |
| Total shots | 21 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 39 | 18 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 414 (83%) | 225 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total shots | 21 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 8 |
Lineups
San Diego Wave (4-3-3): Sandra Paños, Amelia Van Zanten, Kennedy Wesley, Kristen McNabb, Perle Morroni, Kimmi Ascanio, Laurina Fazer, Gia Corley, Melanie Barcenas, Trinity Byars, Ludmila da Silva
Seattle Reign (4-2-3-1): Claudia Dickey, Ryanne Brown, Phoebe McClernon, Jordyn Bugg, Sofia Huerta, Ainsley McCammon, Samantha Meza, Madison Mercado, Sally Menti, Maddie Dahlien, Mia Fishel
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Madison Mercado (Seattle Reign)
- 20' · Goal · Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign)
- 25' · Yellow card · Phoebe McClernon (Seattle Reign)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Madison Mercado (Seattle Reign)
- 48' · Yellow card · Gia Corley (San Diego Wave)
- 60' · Substitution · Lia Godfrey for Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave)
- 68' · Substitution · Adriana Leon for Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave)
- 72' · Substitution · Madison Curry for Ryanne Brown (Seattle Reign)
- 72' · Substitution · Emeri Adames for Mia Fishel (Seattle Reign)
- 83' · Substitution · Angharad James for Sally Menti (Seattle Reign)
- 83' · Substitution · Tatum Wynalda for Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave)
- 84' · Substitution · Jordan Fusco for Gia Corley (San Diego Wave)
- 88' · Substitution · Emily Mason for Sofia Huerta (Seattle Reign)
- 88' · Substitution · Holly Noushin Ward for Madison Mercado (Seattle Reign)
All-time head-to-head
3 league meetings since 2025: San Diego Wave 1, draws 1, Seattle Reign 1.
Questions
Who won San Diego Wave vs Seattle Reign?
Seattle Reign won, 0-2 (NWSL) on Sun, 26 Jul 2026.
When and where is San Diego Wave vs Seattle Reign?
Sun, 26 Jul 2026, 21:00 UTC at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California, NWSL.
What is the head-to-head record between San Diego Wave and Seattle Reign?
In 3 league meetings since 2025: San Diego Wave 1 wins, 1 draws, Seattle Reign 1 wins (goals 4-2).