Portland Thorns FC vs San Diego Wave FC, 2026 NWSL, Regular Season
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Portland Thorns FC are hosting San Diego Wave FC
at Providence Park, Portland, Oregon, USA, starting on
. The match is a part of the NWSL.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Dudinha (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 2': Foul by Cassandra Bogere (Portland Thorns).
- 7': Foul by Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns).
- 7': Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Goal! Portland Thorns 1, San Diego Wave 0. Marie Müller (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Olivia Moultrie.
- 14': Attempt blocked. Dudinha (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 16': Foul by Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns).
- 16': Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Attempt missed. Dudinha (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Laurina Fazer.
- 17': Foul by Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave).
- 17': Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns).
- 22': Foul by Kristen McNabb (San Diego Wave).
- 22': Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 23': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Perle Morroni.
- 23': Handball by Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns).
- 24': Attempt saved. Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Leah Freeman (San Diego Wave). Assisted by Pietra Tordin.
- 24': Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Mackenzie Arnold.
- 30': Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Jessie Fleming.
- 32': Attempt blocked. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jessie Fleming.
- 33': Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Foul by Cassandra Bogere (Portland Thorns).
- 35': Foul by Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave).
- 35': Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 40': Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 40': Foul by Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns).
- 40': Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card.
- 42': Delay in match because of an injury Ludmila (San Diego Wave).
- 42': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 44': Foul by Amelia Donna Van Zanten (San Diego Wave).
- 44': Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45': Foul by Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave).
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
- 45'+1': Attempt blocked. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Portland Thorns 1, San Diego Wave 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Portland Thorns 1, San Diego Wave 0.
- 45': Substitution, San Diego Wave. Gabi Portilho replaces Lia Godfrey.
- 47': Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Jayden Perry.
- 48': Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave).
- 51': Attempt blocked. Gabi Portilho (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dudinha with a cross.
- 51': Foul by Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave).
- 51': Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns).
- 53': Amelia Donna Van Zanten (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Gabi Portilho (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dudinha.
- 56': Attempt missed. Dudinha (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Kimmi Ascanio following a fast break.
- 57': Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Foul by Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave).
- 59': Substitution, San Diego Wave. Melanie Barcenas replaces Ludmila.
- 59': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Mimi Alidou replaces Reilyn Turner.
- 60': Attempt saved. Gabi Portilho (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner by Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns). Assisted by Laurina Fazer.
- 60': Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Mackenzie Arnold.
- 64': Goal! Portland Thorns 2, San Diego Wave 0. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mimi Alidou.
- 67': Foul by Kristen McNabb (San Diego Wave).
- 67': Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Marie Müller (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Amelia Donna Van Zanten (San Diego Wave).
- 68': Substitution, San Diego Wave. Trinity Byars replaces Kimmi Ascanio.
- 69': Attempt missed. Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Dudinha.
- 70': Attempt saved. Gabi Portilho (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns). Assisted by Perle Morroni.
- 70': Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Mackenzie Arnold.
- 72': Foul by Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave).
- 72': Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 72': Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
- 74': Attempt saved. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns). Assisted by Dudinha.
- 77': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Renee Lyles replaces Pietra Tordin.
- 80': Dudinha (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 80': Foul by Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns).
- 81': Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Foul by Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave).
- 81': Attempt missed. Dudinha (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 83': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Kennedy Wesley.
- 85': Substitution, Portland Thorns. M.A. Vignola replaces Reyna Reyes.
- 85': Foul by Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns).
- 85': Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 85': Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card.
- 88': Substitution, San Diego Wave. Tatum Wynalda replaces Laurina Fazer.
- 88': Substitution, San Diego Wave. Jordan Fusco replaces Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
- 89': Dudinha (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Foul by M.A. Vignola (Portland Thorns).
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Marie Müller (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave).
- 90'+2': Foul by Jordan Fusco (San Diego Wave).
- 90'+2': Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Portland Thorns 2, San Diego Wave 0.
- 0': Match ends, Portland Thorns 2, San Diego Wave 0.
Statistics
 SD |
POR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 58.1 | Possession | 41.9 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 432 | Accurate Passes | 290 |
| 524 | Passes | 376 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 17 | Crosses | 9 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 39 | Long Balls | 60 |
| 18 | Accurate Long Balls | 34 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 15 | Effective Tackles | 16 |
| 23 | Tackles | 25 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 21 | Effective Clearances | 27 |
| 21 | Clearances | 27 |
Game Information
Competition: NWSL
Venue: Providence Park
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Attendance: 19,806
Venue: Providence Park
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Attendance: 19,806
NWSL Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Wave FC | 13 | +6 | 25 |
| 2 | Utah Royals | 12 | +8 | 24 |
| 3 | Portland Thorns FC | 13 | +6 | 24 |
| 4 | Washington Spirit | 11 | +9 | 21 |
Line-Ups
Portland Thorns FC (4-2-2-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Mackenzie Arnold (GK) |
| 24 | Jayden Perry  |
| 5 | Isabella Obaze |
| 23 | Marie Müller |
| 2 | Reyna Reyes |
| 21 | Jessie Fleming |
| 6 | Cassandra Bogere |
| 13 | Olivia Moultrie |
| 9 | Sophia Wilson |
| 19 | Pietra Tordin |
| 66 | Reilyn Turner |
San Diego Wave FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 99 | Leah Freeman (GK) |
| 14 | Kristen McNabb |
| 2 | Kennedy Wesley |
| 75 | Perle Morroni |
| 16 | Amelia Van Zanten |
| 8 | Kimmi Ascanio |
| 18 | Laurina Fazer |
| 10 | Kenza Dali |
| 17 | Ludmila |
| 88 | Dudinha |
| 22 | Lia Godfrey |
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