Match Details
- Time: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
- Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
- Broadcast: ION (English radio on iHeart)
- Weather: Mild coastal evening, low 70s, light breeze
Team Overview
San Diego Wave FC
- Record: 7–3–4 (6th in NWSL standings)
- Recent Form: W-T-T-L-W
- Key Notes:
- Unbeaten in last five road games, now returning home
- French international Delphine Cascarino leads NWSL in assists (5)
- Kenza Dali orchestrates midfield with 2 assists and 2 goals
- Rookie Trinity Armstrong anchors the defense after Naomi Girma’s departure
- Outshot North Carolina 18–6 in last match but settled for a 0–0 draw
Angel City FC
- Record: 4–7–3 (11th in NWSL standings)
- Recent Form: L-L-L-T-L
- Key Notes:
- Lost 2–0 to Seattle last week, including an own goal
- Alyssa Thompson has 5 goals and 2 assists this season; scored in last two vs San Diego
- Ali Riley removed from season-ending injury list but hasn’t returned to matchday squad
- All-time record vs San Diego: 3–2–2, including two road wins
- Just 4 points behind playoff line—momentum crucial
Tactical Snapshot
| Key Matchups | San Diego Wave | Angel City FC |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Line | Cascarino, Corley, Dali | Thompson, Tiernan, Spaanstra |
| Midfield Control | Dali, Girma (out), Robbe | Pickett, Fishlock |
| Defensive Backbone | Armstrong, McNabb | Kennedy, Erceg |
| Coaching Strategy | Casey Stoney | Becki Tweed |
Cascarino’s pace and crossing vs Thompson’s counter-attacking threat will be pivotal.
MATCH ODDS
San Diego Wave – 150 Draw + 270 Angel City FC + 320
Over 2.5 + 110 Under 2.5 + 165
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 8, 2025
