Venue: Snapdragon Stadium
Location: San Diego, California
Kickoff: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Broadcast: CBS Sports Golazo / Paramount+
Weather Update — San Diego, CA
Temperature: 72–75°F at kickoff
Humidity: 60–65%
Wind: 6–10 mph (coastal breeze)
Rain Chance: <5%
Pitch Condition: Firm, immaculate hybrid grass
Impact: Perfect attacking conditions; Wave’s high‑tempo style benefits.
Team Records & Standings
Angel City FC — 5‑6‑1 (16 pts, 9th place)
Inconsistent form; strong defensive stretches but limited scoring
Struggle against high‑pressing teams
Road record: 2‑4‑1
San Diego Wave FC — 9‑4‑1 (28 pts, 2nd place)
Elite defensive unit; top‑three in goals allowed
Strong home form and high‑tempo pressing
Home record: 5‑1‑1
Injury Report
Angel City FC
Sydney Leroux — Questionable (hamstring)
Alyssa Thompson — Probable (ankle)
Gisele Thompson — Out (knee)
Savannah McCaskill — Probable (illness)
San Diego Wave FC
Alex Morgan — Probable (hip tightness)
Abby Dahlkemper — Out (back)
Makenzy Doniak — Questionable (ankle)
Naomi Girma — Probable (shoulder)
Impact:
Angel City missing Gisele Thompson weakens their right‑side defensive coverage.
Wave missing Dahlkemper reduces distribution from the back but Girma’s availability stabilizes the back line.
Recent Team Form
Angel City FC — Last 5 Matches
L vs. Kansas City
W vs. Chicago
L vs. San Diego
D vs. Orlando
W vs. Houston
Trend: 2‑2‑1; inconsistent attack, improved defensive shape.
San Diego Wave FC — Last 5 Matches
W vs. Angel City
W vs. Louisville
L vs. Portland
W vs. Seattle
D vs. Gotham
Trend: 3‑1‑1; strong defensive form, excellent home performances.
Series History
All‑Time Series: Wave lead 6–2–1
Last 10 Meetings: Wave lead 6–3–1
2026 Season Series: Wave lead 1–0
Last Meeting: Wave 2–0 Angel City — Wave dominated midfield and held Angel City to 0.55 xG.
Key Note: San Diego has won four straight home matches vs. Angel City.
Key Player Matchups
Alex Morgan (SD) vs. Sarah Gorden (ACFC)
Morgan: 7 goals, elite movement
Gorden: ACFC’s best 1v1 defender Edge: Morgan — superior finishing and form.
Naomi Girma (SD) vs. Alyssa Thompson (ACFC)
Girma: Best CB in NWSL; elite positioning
Thompson: 4 goals, explosive pace Edge: Girma — tactical intelligence neutralizes speed.
Savannah McCaskill (ACFC) vs. Jaedyn Shaw (SD)
McCaskill: 3 goals, 4 assists, creative engine
Shaw: 6 goals, elite attacking versatility Edge: Shaw — superior form and chance creation.
Goalkeepers: Kailen Sheridan (SD) vs. DiDi Haračić (ACFC)
Sheridan: 0.90 GA, top‑tier shot‑stopper
Haračić: 1.35 GA, strong reflexes Edge: Sheridan — more consistent and better command of box.
Tactical Breakdown
Angel City FC
Style: Mid‑block → counterattacks
Strengths:
Strong defensive organization
Effective wide‑area transitions
Weaknesses:
Limited creativity in final third
Struggle against high‑pressing teams
Vulnerable to quick switches of play
San Diego Wave FC
Style: High press → possession dominance
Strengths:
Elite defensive structure
Strong midfield control
Efficient finishing
Weaknesses:
Can be exposed on counters if fullbacks push too high
Overreliance on Morgan/Shaw for goals
Statistical Comparison (2026 Season)
| Category | Angel City | Wave |
| Goals Scored | 14 | 22 |
| Goals Allowed | 17 | 11 |
| xG | 15.2 | 20.8 |
| xGA | 18.4 | 12.7 |
| Possession | 47% | 56% |
| Shots per Match | 11.8 | 14.9 |
| Counterattacks | Top 5 in NWSL | Mid‑table |
Key Insight: Wave dominate possession and chance creation; Angel City rely heavily on transition moments.
Betting Trends
Angel City FC
3–7 ATS in last 10
Unders hit in 6 of last 8
Have scored 1 or fewer goals in 7 of last 10 matches
San Diego Wave FC
6–3 ATS in last 9
5–1‑1 at home
Unders hit in 5 of last 7 due to elite defense
Head‑to‑Head Trends
Wave have covered five straight vs. Angel City
Angel City have scored only 2 goals total in last four meetings
Wave average 1.8 goals per match vs. ACFC historically
MATCH ODDS
Angel City FC + 265
San Diego Wave – 120
Draw + 250
Over 2.5 – 115 Under 2.5 – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 10, 2026
