Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. PT
Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California (San Diego Wave FC’s home venue; capacity ~35,000; artificial turf field)
Weather Update
Mild early-spring evening in San Diego: temperatures around 60–66°F (16–19°C) at kickoff, dropping slightly overnight. Mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with light winds (5–10 mph). No rain or significant weather concerns; ideal playing conditions expected on the Snapdragon pitch.
Injury Report
Portland Thorns FC
OUT: Bella Bixby (GK, knee – SEI), Julie Dufour (knee – SEI), Caiya Hanks (knee – SEI), Morgan Weaver (knee – SEI), Cassandra Bogere (suspension), Reyna Reyes (suspension).
No international absences reported. Coach Robert Vilahamn relied on depth and rotation early in the season.
San Diego Wave FC
OUT: Trinity Byars (knee), Didi Haracic (knee), Adriana Leon (back), Trinity Armstrong (knee – SEI).
Key veterans like Kenza Dali, Gia Corley, and Ludmila available and expected to start.
Team Recent Form
Portland Thorns FC (W-W):
Strong start under new coach Robert Vilahamn with two clean-sheet wins (details vs. Houston Dash and another early opponent). Pietra Tordin heavily involved in all goals scored so far (goals + assists). Solid defensively but facing first true road test.
San Diego Wave FC (W-L or mixed):
Bounced back with a 2-1 road win vs. Utah Royals (goals from Dudinha and Lia Godfrey) after an opening setback. Showing improved attacking transition at home; depth tested by injuries.
Series History (Head-to-Head)
All-time: Competitive and low-scoring (Portland leads ~6-5-4 across ~15 meetings; roughly even goal totals).
2025 season: Both regular-season matches ended in draws; Portland advanced in playoffs.
Trend: Portland historically strong overall but winless in recent visits to San Diego. Games often decided by single goals or set pieces.
Key Player Matchups
Portland Attack vs. San Diego Defense: Rising star Pietra Tordin (second-year forward, already with multiple goal contributions) and Olivia Moultrie (creative midfielder) test the Wave backline led by Kristen McNabb and Kennedy Wesley. Reilyn Turner and Sophia Wilson provide speed and hold-up play up top.
San Diego Attack vs. Portland Defense: Dudinha (dynamic winger/forward) and Lia Godfrey (midfield energy) exploit early transition opportunities. Kenza Dali pulls strings in midfield against Portland’s Jessie Fleming and Shae Harvey. Goalkeeper Morgan Messner (Portland) faces high shot volume from San Diego’s home pressure.
Tactical Note: Portland’s high press vs. San Diego’s quick counter-attacks on the wide Snapdragon pitch.
Betting Trends
Portland’s first two 2026 games stayed Under 2.5; San Diego’s recent matches mixed but trending lower at home.
Wave 2-1 ATS in limited 2026 action; Thorns undefeated but untested on West Coast road trips.
Series history leans low-scoring (under in 60%+ of recent H2H).
Home advantage strong for San Diego in early season; Portland yet to concede but missing key defensive depth.
MATCH ODDS
Portland Thorns + 250
San Diego Wave – 115
Draw + 240
Over 2.5 – 105 Under 2.5 – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 24, 2026
