Washington Spirit 0-1 San Diego Wave
Updated
San Diego Wave won: Washington Spirit 0-1 San Diego Wave in the NWSL (Round 15) on Sun, 2 Aug 2026 at Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia. San Diego Wave goals: Lia Godfrey 60'. Expected goals: 0.57-0.92. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Amelia Van Zanten (8.3).
Match report
San Diego Wave beat Washington Spirit 1-0
San Diego Wave narrowly beat Washington Spirit 1-0 away from home at Audi Field on Sunday 2 August in NWSL.
Lia Godfrey put San Diego Wave ahead on 60' (0-1).
Washington Spirit had 50% of the ball, shots were 6-15 (2-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.57-0.92.
Amelia Van Zanten (San Diego Wave FC) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 14,470. Referee: John C. Griggs.
Match stats
| Washington Spirit | San Diego Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.57 | 0.92 |
| Total shots | 6 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 8 | 21 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 411 (84%) | 406 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 6 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 1 | 6 |
Lineups
Washington Spirit (4-1-4-1): Sandy MacIver, Gabrielle Carle, Tara McKeown, Esme Morgan, Kate Wiesner, Rebeca Bernal, Paige Metayer, Leicy Santos, Hal Hershfelt, Trinity Rodman, Sofia Cantore
San Diego Wave (4-3-3): Sandra Paños, Amelia Van Zanten, Kennedy Wesley, Kristen McNabb, Perle Morroni, Laurina Fazer, Kimmi Ascanio, Lia Godfrey, Melanie Barcenas, Ludmila da Silva, Gia Corley
Key events
- 38' · Yellow card · Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave)
- 57' · Substitution · Trinity Byars for Ludmila da Silva (San Diego Wave)
- 60' · Goal · Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave)
- 61' · Substitution · Claudia Martínez for Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit)
- 61' · Substitution · Andi Sullivan for Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit)
- 65' · Substitution · Kenza Dali for Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave)
- 75' · Substitution · Tamara Bolt for Paige Metayer (Washington Spirit)
- 75' · Yellow card · Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave)
- 83' · Substitution · Tatum Wynalda for Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave)
- 83' · Substitution · Adriana Leon for Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave)
- 87' · Substitution · Madison Haugen for Kate Wiesner (Washington Spirit)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave)
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?
San Diego Wave won, 0-1 (NWSL) on Sun, 2 Aug 2026.
When and where is Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave?
Sun, 2 Aug 2026, 20:00 UTC at Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia, NWSL.