Venue: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park — Commerce City, Colorado
Kickoff is scheduled for :45 PM MT (ION broadcast)
Weather Outlook
No weather data surfaced in search results. Given late‑April Denver conditions, expect cool, dry air and potential light winds (inference).
Injury Report
Catarina Macario (SD) — Doubtful with heel injury.
No other injuries were listed in available sources.
Team Records
San Diego Wave FC: 4‑1‑0, 12 points, 1st in NWSL
Denver Summit FC: 1‑1‑3, 6 points, 9th in NWSL
Recent Team Form
San Diego Wave FC
W 1–0 vs BOS
W 2–0 vs CHI
W 3–1 vs POR
W 2–1 vs UTA
L 1–0 vs HOU
Trend: Four straight wins, strong two‑way balance.
Denver Summit FC
D 0–0 vs RGN
D 0–0 vs WAS
W 2–0 vs GOT
D 1–1 vs ORL
L 2–1 vs BAY
Trend: Only 3 goals conceded in 5 matches, elite defensive discipline.
Series History
First official regular‑season meeting between the clubs.
Denver defeated San Diego 5–2 in preseason (Coachella Invitational).
Key Player Matchups
Denver Summit FC
Melissa Kössler: 3 goals in 5 matches
Nicole Flint: 1 goal, 1 assist
Abby Smith: NWSL Best XI of March; defensive anchor
San Diego Wave FC
Lia Godfrey: 3 goals in 5 matches
Dudinha: 2 goals, 3 assists
María Barcenas: 2 goals in 4 matches
Matchup focus: Kössler vs. Godfrey — both top scorers and primary attacking engines.
Team Statistical Comparison
| Category | Denver | San Diego |
| Goals Scored | 4 | 8 |
| Goals Against | 3 | 3 |
| Clean Sheets | 3 | 2 |
| Top Scorer | Kössler (3) | Godfrey (3) |
Takeaway: Denver defend at an elite level; San Diego finish at an elite level.
Betting Trends
San Diego: 4 straight wins, 8 goals scored in last 4.
Denver: 3 clean sheets, only 3 goals conceded all season.
Denver home altitude advantage noted in preview.
MATCH ODDS
San Diego Wave + 102
Denver Summit FC + 234
Draw + 260
Over 2.5 -140 Under 2.5 – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026
