Snapdragon Stadium — San Diego, California
Kickoff: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
Broadcast: NWSL+ / Local Affiliates
Venue & Weather Outlook
Location: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA Forecast:
Temperature: 63–66°F at kickoff
Sky: Clear
Wind: 5–7 mph from the west
Humidity: Low
Rain Chance: <5% Impact: Ideal attacking conditions — fast pitch, low humidity, and minimal wind. Perfect environment for two of the league’s most dynamic attacking teams.
Team Records & Recent Form
San Diego Wave (5‑1‑0)
Points: 15
Goals For: 11
Goals Against: 5
Last 5: W‑W‑W‑L‑W
Trend: Elite form; strong defensive structure and efficient finishing
Key Note: Wave have scored 2+ goals in four of their last five matches
Portland Thorns (4‑1‑1)
Points: 13
Goals For: 10
Goals Against: 6
Last 5: W‑D‑W‑W‑L
Trend: Attack clicking; midfield balance improving
Key Note: Thorns have scored in every match this season
Injury Report
San Diego Wave
Alex Morgan (F): Day‑to‑day (ankle) — expected to play
Abby Dahlkemper (DF): Out (back)
Naomi Girma (DF): Healthy
Impact: Defense remains elite with Girma anchoring; Morgan’s availability boosts finishing quality
Portland Thorns
Sophia Smith (F): Day‑to‑day (hamstring) — trending toward playing
Sam Coffey (MF): Healthy
Becky Sauerbrunn (DF): Out (knee)
Impact: Portland’s back line loses leadership without Sauerbrunn; Smith’s status is critical for their attack
Key Player Matchups
Naomi Girma (SD) vs. Sophia Smith (POR)
Girma is the league’s best 1v1 defender
Smith’s explosiveness and shot creation are Portland’s primary threat
If Smith is limited, Portland’s attack becomes more predictable
Alex Morgan (SD) vs. Kelli Hubly (POR)
Morgan’s movement in the box remains elite
Hubly must avoid giving her space on cut‑back sequences
Jaedyn Shaw (SD) vs. Sam Coffey (POR)
Shaw’s creativity and ball progression drive San Diego’s attack
Coffey must control midfield tempo to prevent Wave overloads
Hina Sugita (POR) vs. San Diego Midfield
Sugita’s ability to break lines is Portland’s best chance to disrupt SD’s structure
Wave midfield must stay compact to avoid transition gaps
Series History
All‑Time Meetings: Portland leads 4‑3‑2
2025 Season: Split series (1 win each, 1 draw)
Trend: Tight, high‑intensity matches with strong defensive phases
Notable: Last 5 meetings have produced Under 3.5 goals
Betting Trends
San Diego Wave
ATS: 4–2 last 6
Totals: Over in 4 of last 6
Home Form: 4‑1‑1 in last six
Scoring: Averaging 1.8 goals per match
Portland Thorns
ATS: 4–2 last 6
Totals: Over in 3 of last 6
Road Form: 2‑2‑1
Scoring: Averaging 1.6 goals per match
Matchup Trends
Both teams have scored in 6 of last 8 meetings
San Diego has scored first in 4 of last 5
MATCH ODDS
San Diego Waves + 130
Portland Thorns 220
Draw + 180
Over 2.5 – 115 Under 2.5 – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 28, 2026
