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Utah Royals vs. San Diego Wave FC - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Utah Royals vs. San Diego Wave FC, 03/23/2026
Open source video →San Diego Wave FC 2–1 Utah Royals: March 22, 2026 NWSL Result
San Diego Wave FC and Utah Royals completed their 2026 NWSL match at America First Field on March 22, 2026. The final score was San Diego Wave FC 2–1 Utah Royals. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals Broadcast Information
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Utah Royals Match Venue
America First Field
Sandy, Utah, USA
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Watch 6 available highlights from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.
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Mia Justus makes a great save
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Leah Freeman makes a great save
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Mia Justus with a Spectacular Gk Save vs. San Diego Wave FC
Mia Justus (Utah Royals) with a Spectacular Gk Save vs. San Diego Wave FC, 03/23/2026
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Leah Freeman makes a great save
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Lara Prasnikar slots in the goal for Utah Royals
Lara Prasnikar scores in the 67'
Open source video →San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this March 22, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
San Diego Wave FC 2–1 Utah Royals
America First Field
Shawn Tehini
9,778
4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1
San Diego Wave FCTeam statisticUtah Royals
47.1%Possession52.9%
15Shots7
6Shots on goal3
6Corner kicks4
2Saves4
6Fouls committed15
1Yellow cards3
0Red cards1
4Offsides0
371Passes attempted402
276Passes completed301
70%Pass accuracy70%
11Tackles won11
20Interceptions20
5Blocked shots3
18Clearances22
San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals Match Timeline
Follow the important moments in match order. Routine stoppages and duplicate delay notices are left out so the decisive action is easier to scan.
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Kickoff
Kickoff
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Yellow card · Utah Royals
Aria Nagai (Utah Royals) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Yellow card · Utah Royals
Lara Prasnikar (Utah Royals) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! Utah Royals 0, San Diego Wave 1. Dudinha (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.
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Halftime
Halftime
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Dayana Pierre-Louis replaces Aria Nagai.
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Second half
Second Half begins Utah Royals 0, San Diego Wave 1.
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Yellow card · San Diego Wave FC
Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Kameron Simmonds replaces Janni Thomsen.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Courtney Brown replaces Ana Tejada.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Lia Godfrey replaces Gia Corley.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Kimmi Ascanio replaces Gabi Portilho because of an injury.
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Goal · Utah Royals
Goal! Utah Royals 1, San Diego Wave 1. Lara Prasnikar (Utah Royals) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kiana Palacios.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Kiki Pickett replaces Mimi Van Zanten.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Alexa Spaanstra replaces Lara Prasnikar.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Brecken Mozingo replaces Cloé Lacasse.
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Yellow card · Utah Royals
Tatumn Milazzo (Utah Royals) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Yellow card · Utah Royals
Alexa Spaanstra (Utah Royals) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Red card · Utah Royals
Second yellow card to Tatumn Milazzo (Utah Royals) for a bad foul.
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Goal · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! Utah Royals 1, San Diego Wave 2. Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kenza Dali with a through ball.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Tatum Wynalda replaces Ludmila.
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Full time
End Regular Time
San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-3-3San Diego Wave FC Starting Lineup
- 99Leah FreemanG
- 16Amelia Van ZantenRB · Subbed off
- 75Perle MorroniLB
- 18Laurina FazerCM
- 2Kennedy WesleyCD-R
- 14Kristen McNabbCD-L
- 11Gia CorleyRM · Subbed off
- 10Kenza DaliLM
- 17LudmilaF · Subbed off
- 81Gabi PortilhoRF · Subbed off
- 88DudinhaLF
San Diego Wave FC Substitutes
- 33Kiki PickettSUB · Came on
- 19Tatum WynaldaSUB · Came on
- 22Lia GodfreySUB · Came on
- 28Jordan FuscoSUB
- 1Luisa AgudeloSUB
- 30Daniela AriasSUB
- 8Kimmi AscanioSUB · Came on
- 23Nya HarrisonSUB
- 7Melanie BarcenasSUB
HOME TEAM
4-2-3-1Utah Royals Starting Lineup
- 23Mia JustusG
- 7Janni ThomsenRB · Subbed off
- 2Tatumn MilazzoLB
- 20Aria NagaiLM · Subbed off
- 18Kaleigh RiehlCD-R
- 8Kate Del FavaCD-L
- 9Lara PrasnikarAM-R · Subbed off
- 17Ana TejadaRM · Subbed off
- 21Kiana PalaciosF
- 5Cece DelzerAM
- 24Cloé LacasseAM-L · Subbed off
Utah Royals Substitutes
- 33Kalea EichenbergerSUB
- 16Courtney BrownSUB · Came on
- 77Deaira JacksonSUB
- 13Brecken MozingoSUB · Came on
- 30Alexa SpaanstraSUB · Came on
- 15Dayana Pierre-LouisSUB · Came on
- 6Kameron SimmondsSUB · Came on
San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals Top Performers and Player Stats
These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.
Utah Royals Match Leaders
Total ShotsLara Prasnikar2 · 1 SOG, 1 G
Accurate PassesKaleigh Riehl48 · 55 PASS
SavesMia Justus4 · 2 GA
San Diego Wave FC Match Leaders
Total ShotsDudinha6 · 3 SOG, 1 G
Accurate PassesKennedy Wesley42 · 62 PASS
San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals Result Summary
San Diego Wave FC won San Diego Wave FC 2–1 Utah Royals away from home. The score shown here is the recorded final result; team records and positions below use the site's latest standings snapshot rather than a pre-match table.
San Diego Wave FC Season Context: Plan Around Two Road Runs
San Diego's release highlights one three-match road trip in April and another across September and October. Select Away games only to see those travel-heavy sections without the Snapdragon dates.
Utah Royals Season Context: Late Summer Brings a Home Cluster
Three of Utah's four July matches were scheduled at home, followed by Portland and Bay FC visits in August. Month and Home filters make that concentrated section easy to isolate.
How to Read This Result
The final score is fixed on this page, but current standings and recent form continue to update after later matches. Use the two team-schedule links to see what came next.
Season context was researched separately from the San Diego Wave FC 2026 schedule announcement and the Utah Royals FC 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, San Diego Wave FC has 2 wins, Utah Royals has 1 win, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Utah Royals 1–0 San Diego Wave FC on November 6, 2026.
March 22, 2026: San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals
San Diego Wave FC 2–1 Utah Royals
America First Field
August 21, 2026: Utah Royals vs San Diego Wave FC
Utah Royals 2–4 San Diego Wave FC
Snapdragon Stadium
Open the other meeting →November 6, 2026: Utah Royals vs San Diego Wave FC
Utah Royals 1–0 San Diego Wave FC
Snapdragon Stadium
Open the other meeting →San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals Standings and Recent Form
These are current site values, included to help compare the teams. They should not be read as a historical snapshot from the original match date.
San Diego Wave FC Current Snapshot
San Diego Wave FC is currently #2 with 58 points from 30 matches (18 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses). Recent form: L.
Utah Royals Current Snapshot
Utah Royals is currently #7 with 47 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: L.
Table Position Comparison
San Diego Wave FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 11 points between the clubs.
How to Use This San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals Result Page
Compare the Final Match Stats
Use the side-by-side numbers to compare possession, shots, passing, discipline and defensive work without opening a separate box score.
Follow the Goals and Key Moments
The match timeline keeps goals, cards and substitutions in chronological order while removing routine delay notices.
Check Lineups and Match Highlights
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San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals FAQ
What was the San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals score?
The recorded final score was San Diego Wave FC 2–1 Utah Royals on March 22, 2026.
Where can I watch San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals?
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Where is San Diego Wave FC vs Utah Royals being played?
The listed venue is America First Field, at Sandy, Utah, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.
Do San Diego Wave FC and Utah Royals meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was Utah Royals 1–0 San Diego Wave FC on November 6, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 107 commentary updates
Match ends, Utah Royals 1, San Diego Wave 2.
Second Half ends, Utah Royals 1, San Diego Wave 2.
Foul by Kiki Pickett (San Diego Wave).
Brecken Mozingo (Utah Royals) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Offside, San Diego Wave. Perle Morroni is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Dudinha.
Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Mia Justus.
Attempt saved. Dudinha (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner by Mia Justus (Utah Royals). Assisted by Tatum Wynalda.
Attempt missed. Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kimmi Ascanio.
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Tatum Wynalda replaces Ludmila.
Goal! Utah Royals 1, San Diego Wave 2. Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kenza Dali with a through ball.
Attempt blocked. Kristen McNabb (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dudinha.
Second yellow card to Tatumn Milazzo (Utah Royals) for a bad foul.
Foul by Tatumn Milazzo (Utah Royals).
Dudinha (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt missed. Kristen McNabb (San Diego Wave) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Kenza Dali with a cross following a corner.
Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Kate Del Fava.
Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Tatumn Milazzo.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave).
Alexa Spaanstra (Utah Royals) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Alexa Spaanstra (Utah Royals).
Tatumn Milazzo (Utah Royals) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Kiki Pickett (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Tatumn Milazzo (Utah Royals).
Substitution, Utah Royals. Brecken Mozingo replaces Cloé Lacasse.
Substitution, Utah Royals. Alexa Spaanstra replaces Lara Prasnikar.
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Kiki Pickett replaces Mimi Van Zanten.