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Denver Summit FC vs. San Diego Wave FC - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Denver Summit FC vs. San Diego Wave FC, 04/26/2026
Open source video →San Diego Wave FC 3–2 Denver Summit FC: April 25, 2026 NWSL Result
San Diego Wave FC and Denver Summit FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on April 25, 2026. The final score was San Diego Wave FC 3–2 Denver Summit FC. 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 Denver Summit FC Broadcast Information
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Denver Summit FC Match Venue
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Commerce City, Colorado, USA
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Watch 5 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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Melissa Kössler finds the back of the net for Denver Summit FC
Melissa Kössler slots in the goal for Denver Summit FC
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Natasha Flint slots in the goal for Denver Summit FC
Natasha Flint slots in a goal for Denver Summit FC.
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Lia Godfrey slots in the goal for San Diego Wave FC
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Kennedy Wesley scores in the 57'
Kennedy Wesley finds the back of the net for San Diego Wave FC
Open source video →San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this April 25, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
San Diego Wave FC 3–2 Denver Summit FC
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Alex Billeter
16,932
4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1
San Diego Wave FCTeam statisticDenver Summit FC
56.7%Possession43.3%
7Shots9
4Shots on goal4
4Corner kicks2
1Saves2
10Fouls committed12
1Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
3Offsides0
468Passes attempted360
371Passes completed283
80%Pass accuracy80%
13Tackles won8
12Interceptions14
1Blocked shots2
16Clearances20
San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC 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
First Half begins.
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Goal · Denver Summit FC
Goal! Denver Summit 1, San Diego Wave 0. Melissa Kössler (Denver Summit) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.
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Halftime
First Half ends, Denver Summit 2, San Diego Wave 0.
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Second half
Second Half begins Denver Summit 2, San Diego Wave 0.
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Goal · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! Denver Summit 2, San Diego Wave 1. Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kimmi Ascanio.
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Yellow card · Denver Summit FC
Ayo Oke (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Melanie Barcenas replaces Laurina Fazer.
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Yellow card · Denver Summit FC
Kaleigh Kurtz (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuna McCormack replaces Ayo Oke.
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Own goal · San Diego Wave FC
Own Goal by Carson Pickett, Denver Summit. Denver Summit 2, San Diego Wave 3.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Melissa Kössler.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Eva Gaetino replaces Megan Reid.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Devin Lynch.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Kiki Pickett replaces Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Gabi Portilho replaces Ludmila because of an injury.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuzuki Yamamoto replaces Natasha Flint.
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Yellow card · San Diego Wave FC
Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Jordan Fusco replaces Lia Godfrey.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Trinity Byars replaces Dudinha because of an injury.
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Yellow card · Denver Summit FC
Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Full time
End Regular Time
San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-2-3-1San Diego Wave FC Starting Lineup
- 99Leah FreemanG
- 16Amelia Van ZantenRB · Subbed off
- 75Perle MorroniLB
- 18Laurina FazerLM · Subbed off
- 2Kennedy WesleyCD-R
- 14Kristen McNabbCD-L
- 8Kimmi AscanioAM-R
- 10Kenza DaliRM
- 17LudmilaF · Subbed off
- 22Lia GodfreyAM · Subbed off
- 88DudinhaAM-L · Subbed off
San Diego Wave FC Substitutes
- 15Trinity ByarsSUB · Came on
- 7Melanie BarcenasSUB · Came on
- 19Tatum WynaldaSUB
- 28Jordan FuscoSUB · Came on
- 30Daniela AriasSUB
- 1Luisa AgudeloSUB
- 81Gabi PortilhoSUB · Came on
- 33Kiki PickettSUB · Came on
- 23Nya HarrisonSUB
HOME TEAM
4-2-3-1Denver Summit FC Starting Lineup
- 1Abby SmithG
- 6Janine SonisRB
- 16Carson PickettLB
- 5Devin LynchLM · Subbed off
- 2Megan ReidCD-R · Subbed off
- 3Kaleigh KurtzCD-L
- 7Ayo OkeAM-R · Subbed off
- 24Delanie SheehanRM
- 25Melissa KösslerF · Subbed off
- 26Natasha FlintAM · Subbed off
- 9Yazmeen RyanAM-L
Denver Summit FC Substitutes
- 21Pauline Peyraud-MagninSUB
- 23Eva GaetinoSUB · Came on
- 11Ally BrazierSUB
- 4Natalie MeansSUB
- 18Yuzuki YamamotoSUB · Came on
- 8Emma ReganSUB · Came on
- 79Nahikari GarcíaSUB
- 14Yuna McCormackSUB · Came on
- 33Olivia ThomasSUB · Came on
San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC Top Performers and Player Stats
These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.
Denver Summit FC Match Leaders
Total ShotsNatasha Flint3 · 2 SOG, 1 G
Accurate PassesKaleigh Kurtz45 · 50 PASS
SavesAbby Smith2 · 3 GA
San Diego Wave FC Match Leaders
Total ShotsDudinha2 · 1 SOG, 0 G
Accurate PassesKristen McNabb63 · 70 PASS
San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC Result Summary
San Diego Wave FC won San Diego Wave FC 3–2 Denver Summit FC 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.
Denver Summit FC Season Context: Follow the Inaugural Firsts
The opponent and status filters help turn a long expansion-season calendar into a usable list of first home meetings, first road visits and completed milestones.
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 Denver Summit FC inaugural schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, San Diego Wave FC has 1 win, Denver Summit FC has 0 wins, and 1 finished level. The other listed meeting was Denver Summit FC 1–1 San Diego Wave FC on August 14, 2026.
April 25, 2026: San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC
San Diego Wave FC 3–2 Denver Summit FC
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
August 14, 2026: Denver Summit FC vs San Diego Wave FC
Denver Summit FC 1–1 San Diego Wave FC
Snapdragon Stadium
Open the other meeting →San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC 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: W W W W L.
Denver Summit FC Current Snapshot
Denver Summit FC is currently #10 with 41 points from 30 matches (11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: D D W D L.
Table Position Comparison
San Diego Wave FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 17 points between the clubs.
How to Use This San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC 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
Review both starting formations and available substitutes, then watch any verified postgame videos attached to this result.
San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC FAQ
What was the San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC score?
The recorded final score was San Diego Wave FC 3–2 Denver Summit FC on April 25, 2026.
Where can I watch San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC?
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Where is San Diego Wave FC vs Denver Summit FC being played?
The listed venue is Dick's Sporting Goods Park, at Commerce City, Colorado, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.
Do San Diego Wave FC and Denver Summit FC meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was Denver Summit FC 1–1 San Diego Wave FC on August 14, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 100 commentary updates
Match ends, Denver Summit 2, San Diego Wave 3.
Second Half ends, Denver Summit 2, San Diego Wave 3.
Attempt missed. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Kaleigh Kurtz.
Attempt saved. Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from long range on the right is saved in the centre of the goal by Abby Smith (Denver Summit). Assisted by Gabi Portilho.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit).
Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Trinity Byars replaces Dudinha because of an injury.
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Jordan Fusco replaces Lia Godfrey.
Fourth official has announced 0 minutes of added time.
Attempt blocked. Gabi Portilho (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kenza Dali.
Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card.
Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Olivia Thomas (Denver Summit).
Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuzuki Yamamoto replaces Natasha Flint.
Attempt missed. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right.
Foul by Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit).
Kiki Pickett (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave).
Emma Regan (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit).
Dudinha (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kaleigh Kurtz.
Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Kiki Pickett (San Diego Wave).
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Gabi Portilho replaces Ludmila because of an injury.
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Kiki Pickett replaces Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
Foul by Olivia Thomas (Denver Summit).
Kristen McNabb (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.