Kickoff: 7:00 PM PT
Venue: Snapdragon Stadium — San Diego, California
Broadcast: NWSL+, CBS Sports Golazo, Local Affiliates
Venue Profile — Snapdragon Stadium
- Location: Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
- Capacity: 32,000
- Surface: Natural grass
- Dimensions: 115 x 75 yards
- Atmosphere: One of the loudest and most energetic home venues in the NWSL
- Home Advantage: Wave are 4‑1‑1 at home since the start of 2025
Snapdragon’s wide pitch and fast surface favor San Diego’s vertical transitions and high‑tempo wing play.
Weather Outlook (San Diego, CA)
- Temperature: 68°F at kickoff → 63°F by full time
- Humidity: 60–65%
- Wind: 7–11 mph from the west
- Rain Chance: <5%
- Impact:
- Ideal conditions for high‑tempo attacking soccer
- Light coastal wind may influence long balls and crosses
- Cooler temps favor San Diego’s pressing intensity
Injury Report
San Diego Wave FC
- Alex Morgan — Probable (ankle) Expected to start; still the focal point of the attack.
- Naomi Girma — Questionable (hamstring tightness) Game‑time decision; massive swing factor defensively.
- Abby Dahlkemper — Out (back) Long‑term absence continues.
- Jaedyn Shaw — Probable (fatigue) Expected to play 60–75 minutes.
Orlando Pride
- Marta — Questionable (knee soreness) Veteran playmaker may be limited.
- Barbra Banda — Probable (minor knock) Expected to start; Orlando’s most dangerous attacker.
- Emily Madril — Out (ACL) Major loss in central defense.
- Anna Moorhouse — Probable (rest) Expected to start in goal.
Team Records
- San Diego Wave FC: 7‑3‑1 (22 points) — 1st in NWSL
- Orlando Pride: 3‑5‑2 (11 points) — 10th in NWSL
Recent Form
San Diego Wave
- Last 5: W‑W‑L‑W‑D
- Goals For: 10
- Goals Against: 5
- Strengths: Elite defensive structure, strong wing play, efficient finishing
- Weaknesses: Occasional midfield stagnation, reliance on Morgan/Shaw for goals
Orlando Pride
- Last 5: L‑W‑L‑D‑L
- Goals For: 5
- Goals Against: 9
- Strengths: Counterattacking pace, Banda’s individual brilliance
- Weaknesses: Defensive instability, inconsistent midfield control, poor road form
Series History
- All‑time meetings: San Diego leads 4‑1‑2
- At San Diego: Wave lead 3‑0‑0
- Last meeting (2025): San Diego won 2–0 at Snapdragon
- Orlando has never won in San Diego
Wave’s defensive structure and wide overloads have historically neutralized Orlando’s attack.
Key Player Matchups
Barbra Banda (ORL) vs. Naomi Girma (SD)
(If Girma plays)
- Banda’s pace and power are elite
- Girma’s positioning and anticipation are world‑class
- This is the matchup that will define Orlando’s scoring chances
Alex Morgan (SD) vs. Rafaelle (ORL)
- Morgan’s movement remains elite
- Rafaelle must stay compact and avoid being pulled out of shape
- If Morgan finds pockets between the lines, San Diego will create high‑danger chances
Jaedyn Shaw (SD) vs. Kerry Abello (ORL)
- Shaw’s creativity and dribbling are matchup nightmares
- Abello must avoid isolation in wide channels
- A key flank battle that could tilt momentum
Marta (ORL) vs. Danielle Colaprico (SD)
- Marta’s vision vs. Colaprico’s ball‑winning
- If Marta is limited, Orlando loses its best link‑up playmaker
Betting Trends
San Diego Wave
- 4‑1 ATS in last 5 home matches
- Under has hit in 5 of last 7
- Wave have scored first in 7 of last 10
- Home record: 4‑1‑1 this season
Orlando Pride
- 1‑4 ATS in last 5
- Under has hit in 4 of last 6
- Orlando has conceded first in 6 of last 8
- Road record: 1‑3‑1 this season
Head‑to‑Head Trends
- San Diego unbeaten in last 6 vs. Orlando
- Under 2.5 goals in 4 of last 6
- San Diego has outscored Orlando 10–3 in the series
MATCH ODDS
Orlando Pride + 380
San Diego Wave – 165
Draw + 260
Over 2.5 – 105 Under 2.5 – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 23, 2026
