NWSL Match Preview: San Diego Wave (6-2-2) vs. Seattle Reign FC (4-4-2)

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Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM PT
Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
Broadcast: Prime Sports, NWSL+

Match Overview

The San Diego Wave vs. Seattle Reign matchup is set to be a thrilling NWSL showdown, with both teams looking to gain momentum in the league standings. San Diego enters the game with strong form, while Seattle aims to turn around a challenging season.

Team Form & Recent Results

San Diego Wave (2-2-1, 7 points) – The Wave secured a 2-1 victory over Bay FC in their last match, with Jaedyn Shaw scoring the game-winner.

Seattle Reign (1-5-0, 3 points) – Seattle suffered a 1-0 loss to North Carolina Courage, despite outshooting their opponents 17-10.

Key Players to Watch

Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego) – The teenage sensation became the first player in NWSL history to score 10 regular-season goals before turning 20.

Alex Morgan (San Diego) – A veteran striker with a knack for clutch goals, Morgan remains a constant threat in the box.

Bethany Balcer (Seattle) – Seattle’s leading scorer, Balcer has netted 28 career goals for the Reign.

Veronica Latsko (Seattle) – Scored the game-winning goal against San Diego in their last playoff meeting.

Tactical Breakdown

San Diego’s Strengths: High-pressing attack, midfield control, and clinical finishing.

Seattle’s Weaknesses: Defensive inconsistencies, reliance on individual brilliance.

Game Plan: San Diego will look to dominate possession, while Seattle must focus on counterattacks and set-piece opportunities.

MATCH ODDS

San Diego Wave – 160    Draw + 265             Seattle Reign + 425

Over 2.5 + 105                  Under 2.5 – 155

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 5, 2025

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