Venue and Kickoff
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California (home of the San Diego Wave; capacity approximately 35,000).
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PT (10:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. MT).
The match is available on NWSL+ (with potential additional local options).
Current Weather Forecast
Mild and favorable coastal conditions in San Diego. Expect highs around 75–77°F, lows near 66–70°F, partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies, light winds (west/southwest around 5–10 mph), and very low precipitation chances (under 10%). Comfortable evening temperatures for players and fans with typical marine layer influence possible early.
Team Forms and Standings Context
San Diego Wave sit in the top four (4th with 32 points after 19 games, +4 goal differential). They have been solid overall but mixed recently, including a 1-0 loss at Gotham FC, a 1-0 win at Washington Spirit, a 2-0 loss to Seattle Reign, a 2-2 draw at Kansas City, and a prior loss to Angel City. Strong at home and known for possession and defensive organization under Jonas Eidevall.
Denver Summit FC (expansion side) are mid-to-lower table (around 10th with 23 points). Recent form includes a 2-1 home win over Utah Royals, a 0-2 loss to North Carolina Courage, a 1-1 draw with Boston Legacy, a 0-1 loss at Washington Spirit, and a 2-1 win over Portland Thorns. They have shown resilience and scoring contributions from key players while competing in their inaugural season.
Injury Reports
San Diego Wave FC: Dudinha (ACL/knee – SEI, season-ending earlier). Trinity Armstrong (knee – SEI) has been a longer-term absence. Other notes have varied (e.g., Kenza Dali listed in some recent key absences); core players like Trinity Byars, Lia Godfrey, Kristen McNabb, and Kennedy Wesley have featured. Confirm the latest official report.
Denver Summit FC: Jasmine Aikey (knee – SEI), Jordan Baggett (maternity leave), and Nahikari García (knee – SEI) have been longer-term outs. Lindsey Heaps has had availability notes in recent weeks. Key contributors like Janine Sonis, Yazmeen Ryan, and Abby Smith remain central.
Current Rosters (key/notable players; full squads are larger)
San Diego Wave FC: GK DiDi Haračić / Sandra Paños / Luisa Agudelo; Defenders Kristen McNabb, Kennedy Wesley, Mimi/Amelia Van Zanten, Perle Morroni, Nya Harrison, Brooklyn Courtnall; Midfielders Lia Godfrey, Kenza Dali, Kimmi Ascanio, Gia Corley, Laurina Fazer, Kiki Pickett; Forwards Trinity Byars, Melanie Barcenas, Adriana Leon, Ludmila, Gabi Portilho, Catarina Macario. Experienced international mix with strong midfield and attacking options.
Denver Summit FC: GK Abby Smith (primary), Jordan Nytes; Defenders Janine Sonis, Kaleigh Kurtz, Carson Pickett, Eva Gaetino, Ayo Oke, Natalie Means, Megan Reid, Camryn Biegalski; Midfielders Devin Lynch, Emma Regan, Yuna McCormack, Delanie Sheehan, Lindsey Heaps, Meg Boade; Forwards Yazmeen Ryan, Melissa Kössler, Natasha Flint, Ally Brazier, Olivia Thomas. Blend of NWSL veterans, internationals, and young talent suited to an expansion side.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Trinity Byars / Lia Godfrey / Melanie Barcenas / Kenza Dali (San Diego attack/mid) vs. Kaleigh Kurtz / Eva Gaetino / Janine Sonis and Abby Smith: Byars’ finishing and Godfrey’s creativity/goal contributions will test Denver’s back line and Smith’s shot-stopping. San Diego’s possession style aims to control tempo.
Janine Sonis / Yazmeen Ryan / Melissa Kössler / Natasha Flint (Denver attack) vs. Kristen McNabb / Kennedy Wesley / Mimi Van Zanten and Wave goalkeepers: Sonis (productive from defense/attack) and Ryan’s dynamism against San Diego’s organized defense. Denver relies on transitions and set pieces.
Broader: San Diego’s home possession and depth vs. Denver’s counter-attacking threat and resilience. Midfield battles (Dali/Ascanio vs. Lynch/Sheehan) and fullback contributions will be pivotal.
Series History
In 2026, San Diego defeated Denver 3-2 on the road earlier in the season (April 25 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park; Wave came from behind). Limited head-to-head as Denver is an expansion club, but the prior meeting was high-scoring and competitive.
MATCH ODDS
Denver Summit FC + 200
San Diego Wave` + 105
Draw + 250
Over 2.5 – 120 Under 2.5 + 100
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 13, 2026
