SAN DIEGO (July 11, 2026) – San Diego Wave FC fell short 2-0 to Angel City FC at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday night. 

Angel City opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Jun Endo delivered a cross into the box that found the head of Maiaru Niehues, who directed her header into the back of the net. 

The visitors doubled their advantage nine minutes later after a throw-in bounced inside the penalty area to Ary Borges. The Brazilian controlled the ball with her chest before slotting her shot past the goalkeeper. 

San Diego continued to push for a response throughout the second half. Kimmi Ascanio earned a penalty kick in the 85th minute, but rookie Lia Godfrey’s attempt struck the woodwork and deflected for a corner kick. 

The Wave controlled much of the match, finishing with 63% possession while outshooting Angel City 18-12. San Diego generated 12 of its 18 shots in the second half, recorded 35 final-third entries, held 71% possession after halftime and earned all 10 of its corner kicks in the second half but were unsuccessful in finding the net.

Next on the schedule: Wave FC travels to play the Kansas City Current at CPCKC Stadium on Friday, July 17 with kickoff slated for 5:00 p.m. PT. The broadcast is set to be broadcast live on Prime Video.

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Notes: 

  • Kenza Dali created her 39th chance of the season, the most of any other player in the NWSL.  
  • San Diego held possession over Angel City 63 to 37 in the match and outshot the visitors 18-12.

Box Score:
San Diego Wave FC 0:2 Angel City FC

Scoring Summary: 
LA – Niehues (5) 17’
LA – Borges (2) (Shores, 3) 26’

Misconduct Summary:
SD – Corley (Caution) 5’
SD – Morroni (Caution) 18’
LA – Jonsdottir (Caution) 44’
LA – Shores (Caution) 81’

San Diego Wave FC: GK Agudelo, D Morroni, D McNabb, D Wesley, D Van Zanten (Armstrong 74’), M Ascanio, M Dali © (Fazer 60’), M Corley, F Portilho (Wynalda 60’), F Ludmila (Byars HT), F Barcenas (Godfrey HT) 

Subs not used: GK Haračić, D Harrison, M Fusco, F Leon 

Angel City FC: GK Anderson, D Thompson, D Gorden ©, D Sams, D Shores, M Lageyre, M Borges, M Sentnor (Martin 90’), F Endo (Suarez 36’), F Jonsdottir (Chilufya 90’), F Niehues (Emslie 60’)
 
Subs not used: GK Seabert, D Mattice, D Cherry, F Tiernan, F Phair

Stats Summary: SD / LA
Shots: 18 / 12
Shots on Target: 6 / 4
Saves:  2 / 6
Corners: 10 / 3 
Fouls: 6 / 14
Offsides: 0 / 0
Possession: 63% / 37%

Attendance: 15,881