Venue: CPKC Stadium — Kansas City, Missouri
Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT
Venue Profile — CPKC Stadium
Location: Berkley Riverfront Park, Kansas City, MO
Capacity: ~11,500
Surface: Natural grass
Dimensions: FIFA‑standard
Home Advantage Notes:
KC plays aggressively at home, high press, high tempo
Stadium acoustics amplify crowd noise → boosts KC’s momentum
Evening matches often feature fast pitch conditions
Weather Forecast
Temperature: 84–88°F at kickoff
Humidity: ~60%
Wind: 6–10 mph from the south
Rain: <10%
Impact:
Warm, dry conditions favor high‑tempo attacking play
Slight wind may affect long balls and crosses
Pitch expected to play fast, benefiting Wave’s transition game
Injury Report
San Diego Wave
Alex Morgan — Day‑to‑day (ankle)
Abby Dahlkemper — OUT (back)
Makenzy Doniak — OUT (knee)
Emily van Egmond — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)
Kelsey Turnbow — OUT (shoulder)
Kansas City Current
Debinha — OUT (ACL)
Claire Lavogez — OUT (knee)
Cece Kizer — Day‑to‑day (quad)
Hanna Glas — OUT (foot)
Nichelle Prince — Day‑to‑day (ankle)
Team Form & Records
San Diego Wave (9‑5‑1)
Last 5: 3‑1‑1
Goals For: 23
Goals Against: 17
Strengths: elite defensive structure, strong midfield control, clinical finishing
Weaknesses: inconsistent wing play, occasional slow starts
Recent Trend: defense tightening, attack improving with better link‑up play
Kansas City Current (8‑6‑0)
Last 5: 2‑3‑0
Goals For: 26
Goals Against: 24
Strengths: high‑tempo attack, strong wing play, aggressive press
Weaknesses: defensive lapses, vulnerable to counterattacks
Recent Trend: offense lively, defense struggling to contain pace
Key Player Matchups
Jaedyn Shaw (SD) vs. Elizabeth Ball (KC)
Shaw’s creativity vs. Ball’s physical defending
Edge: Shaw, especially in transition
Alex Morgan (SD) vs. Lauren (Lo) Beke (KC)
(If Morgan plays)
Morgan’s hold‑up play vs. KC’s aggressive CB pairing
Edge: Morgan, but fitness is a factor
Temwa Chawinga (KC) vs. Naomi Girma (SD)
Chawinga’s pace vs. Girma’s elite positioning
Edge: Girma, but Chawinga remains KC’s biggest threat
Vanessa DiBernardo (KC) vs. Danielle Colaprico (SD)
DiBernardo’s distribution vs. Colaprico’s ball‑winning
Edge: Colaprico, crucial in midfield control
Series History
All‑time: Wave lead 4–2–1
At Kansas City: Wave lead 2–1
Most matches are tight, low‑scoring, decided by midfield battles
Wave have won 3 of last 4 meetings
Betting Trends
San Diego Wave
Wave are 5‑2‑1 in their last 8 matches
Wave have hit Under 2.5 in 6 of their last 9
Wave are 4‑3‑1 on the road
Defense allowing just 1.1 goals per match
Kansas City Current
KC are 5‑3‑0 at home
KC have hit Over 2.5 in 7 of their last 10
KC concede 1.5 goals per match
KC’s attack scores early but fades late
MATCH ODDS
San Diego Wave + 250
Kansas City Current – 105
Draw + 230
Over 2.5 – 145 Under 2.5 – 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 16, 2026
