Venue: Snapdragon Stadium — San Diego, California
Scheduled Kickoff: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
Surface: Natural grass
Capacity: ~35,000
Atmosphere: One of the league’s strongest home-field environments; Wave supporters create a high‑energy, high‑pressure setting for visiting teams.
Weather Forecast — San Diego, CA
Temperature: 76°F at kickoff
Humidity: 62%
Wind: 6 mph WSW
Rain Chance: <5%
Conditions Impact:
Ideal coastal conditions for high‑tempo play
Slight humidity favors teams with strong fitness levels
Wind direction supports wide play and diagonal balls
Injury Report
Seattle Reign FC
Megan Rapinoe — FW: Active
Bethany Balcer — FW: Active
Jess Fishlock — MF: Active
Alana Cook — DF: Active
Injuries:
Angelina — MF: Out (ACL recovery)
Phoebe McClernon — DF: Day‑to‑day (ankle)
San Diego Wave FC
Alex Morgan — FW: Active
Jaedyn Shaw — MF/FW: Active
Naomi Girma — DF: Active
Kailen Sheridan — GK: Active
Injuries:
Taylor Kornieck — MF: Out (foot)
Makenzy Doniak — FW: Day‑to‑day (hamstring)
Key Tactical Matchups
1. Jaedyn Shaw (SD) vs. Alana Cook (SEA)
Shaw’s creativity and ability to drift between lines make her San Diego’s most dangerous attacker.
Cook must maintain tight spacing and avoid being pulled out of position.
If Shaw gets time on the ball, San Diego’s chance creation spikes.
2. Megan Rapinoe (SEA) vs. Naomi Girma (SD)
Rapinoe’s service and vision remain elite, especially on set pieces.
Girma is the best defender in the league at shutting down high‑IQ attackers.
This matchup determines whether Seattle can generate quality chances.
3. Jess Fishlock (SEA) vs. Danielle Colaprico (SD)
Fishlock’s engine and ball‑winning ability are crucial for Seattle’s midfield.
Colaprico’s distribution and tempo control anchor San Diego’s possession game.
Whoever wins this duel dictates the match’s rhythm.
4. Goalkeepers: Sheridan (SD) vs. Reign GK rotation
Sheridan is top‑three in NWSL in save percentage.
Seattle’s GK unit has been inconsistent under pressure.
Clear advantage for San Diego in shot‑stopping reliability.
Recent Team Form
Seattle Reign FC (5‑7‑2)
Last 5 matches: 2‑3‑0
Goals For: 17
Goals Against: 23
Road Record: 2‑5‑0
Form Summary:
Struggling defensively, especially in transition
Fishlock remains the team’s heartbeat
Rapinoe’s creativity still produces chances
Inconsistent finishing
San Diego Wave FC (9‑5‑2)
Last 5 matches: 3‑1‑1
Goals For: 26
Goals Against: 18
Home Record: 5‑2‑1
Form Summary:
Shaw in elite form
Morgan providing strong hold‑up play
Defense anchored by Girma
Excellent home performances
Series History
2024–2026 Meetings: Wave lead 4‑2‑1
At Snapdragon Stadium: Wave have won 3 of last 4
Scoring Trends:
Average goals per match: 2.9
San Diego averages 1.8 goals at home vs Seattle
Seattle tends to struggle in late‑game phases vs Wave’s fitness
San Diego has consistently controlled this matchup, especially at home.
Betting Trends
San Diego overs hit in 6 of last 8 matches
Seattle has conceded 2+ goals in 5 of last 7 road matches
San Diego has scored in 11 straight home matches
Seattle matches hit BTTS in 7 of last 10
MATCH ODDS
Seattle Reign FC + 300
San Diego Wave – 150
Draw + 255
Over 2.5 -125 Under 2.5 + 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 25, 2026
