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San Diego Wave FC vs. Washington Spirit - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from San Diego Wave FC vs. Washington Spirit, 05/16/2026
Open source video →Washington Spirit 1–2 San Diego Wave FC: May 15, 2026 NWSL Result
Washington Spirit and San Diego Wave FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Snapdragon Stadium on May 15, 2026. The final score was Washington Spirit 1–2 San Diego Wave FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave FC Broadcast Information
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San Diego Wave FC Match Venue
Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego, California, 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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Trinity Byars scores goal for San Diego Wave FC
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DiDi Haracic makes a great save
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Sandy MacIver makes a great save
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Kimmi Ascanio scores goal for San Diego Wave FC
Kimmi Ascanio scores in the 89'
Open source video →Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave FC Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this May 15, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
Washington Spirit 1–2 San Diego Wave FC
Snapdragon Stadium
Jeremy Scheer
12,810
4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1
Washington SpiritTeam statisticSan Diego Wave FC
58.6%Possession41.4%
7Shots9
4Shots on goal4
6Corner kicks3
2Saves3
12Fouls committed11
2Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
3Offsides3
509Passes attempted362
437Passes completed281
90%Pass accuracy80%
13Tackles won14
12Interceptions8
1Blocked shots4
13Clearances16
Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave 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 · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! San Diego Wave 1, Washington Spirit 0. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.
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Yellow card · Washington Spirit
Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Halftime
First Half ends, San Diego Wave 1, Washington Spirit 1.
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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. Melanie Barcenas replaces Gabi Portilho.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Rosemonde Kouassi replaces Claudia Martínez.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Ludmila replaces Trinity Byars.
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Second half
Second Half begins San Diego Wave 1, Washington Spirit 1.
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Yellow card · Washington Spirit
Rebeca Bernal (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Andi Sullivan replaces Rebeca Bernal.
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Yellow card · San Diego Wave FC
Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Gift Monday replaces Sofia Cantore.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Tatum Wynalda replaces Dudinha.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Lucia Di Guglielmo.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Kate Wiesner replaces Gabrielle Carle.
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Full time
Second Half ends, San Diego Wave 2, Washington Spirit 1.
Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave FC Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-2-3-1Washington Spirit Starting Lineup
- 18Sandy MacIverG
- 13Lucia Di GuglielmoRB · Subbed off
- 14Gabrielle CarleLB · Subbed off
- 17Hal HershfeltLM
- 9Tara RuddCD-R
- 24Esme MorganCD-L
- 2Trinity RodmanAM-R
- 4Rebeca BernalRM · Subbed off
- 27Sofia CantoreF · Subbed off
- 10Leicy SantosAM
- 11Claudia MartínezAM-L · Subbed off
Washington Spirit Substitutes
- 5Élisabeth TséSUB
- 31Kaylie CollinsSUB
- 16Tamara BoltSUB · Came on
- 26Paige MetayerSUB
- 12Andi SullivanSUB · Came on
- 19Rosemonde KouassiSUB · Came on
- 35Madison HaugenSUB
- 6Kate WiesnerSUB · Came on
- 21Gift MondaySUB · Came on
HOME TEAM
4-2-3-1San Diego Wave FC Starting Lineup
- 31DiDi HaracicG
- 16Amelia Van ZantenRB
- 75Perle MorroniLB
- 8Kimmi AscanioLM
- 2Kennedy WesleyCD-R
- 14Kristen McNabbCD-L
- 81Gabi PortilhoAM-R · Subbed off
- 10Kenza DaliRM
- 15Trinity ByarsF · Subbed off
- 11Gia CorleyAM · Subbed off
- 88DudinhaAM-L · Subbed off
San Diego Wave FC Substitutes
- 17LudmilaSUB · Came on
- 33Kiki PickettSUB
- 19Tatum WynaldaSUB · Came on
- 7Melanie BarcenasSUB · Came on
- 28Jordan FuscoSUB
- 30Daniela AriasSUB
- 18Laurina FazerSUB
- 22Lia GodfreySUB · Came on
- 1Luisa AgudeloSUB
Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave FC Top Performers and Player Stats
These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.
San Diego Wave FC Match Leaders
Total ShotsKenza Dali2 · 1 SOG, 0 G
Accurate PassesKenza Dali48 · 55 PASS
SavesDiDi Haracic3 · 1 GA
Washington Spirit Match Leaders
Total ShotsTrinity Rodman2 · 1 SOG, 0 G
Accurate PassesTara Rudd86 · 97 PASS
SavesSandy MacIver2 · 2 GA
Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave FC Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave FC Result Summary
San Diego Wave FC won Washington Spirit 1–2 San Diego Wave FC at 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.
Washington Spirit Season Context: Find the Championship and Table Rematches
Washington's published highlights include two Gotham meetings and an April home date against Kansas City, the previous season's top team in the table. Opponent filtering surfaces those dates without extra browsing.
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.
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 Washington Spirit 2026 schedule announcement and the San Diego Wave FC 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave FC 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Washington Spirit has 0 wins, San Diego Wave FC has 2 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was San Diego Wave FC 1–0 Washington Spirit on August 2, 2026.
May 15, 2026: Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave FC
Washington Spirit 1–2 San Diego Wave FC
Snapdragon Stadium
August 2, 2026: San Diego Wave FC vs Washington Spirit
San Diego Wave FC 1–0 Washington Spirit
Audi Field
Open the other meeting →Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave 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.
Washington Spirit Current Snapshot
Washington Spirit is currently #3 with 55 points from 30 matches (17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses). Recent form: W W W W W.
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 L L W W.
Table Position Comparison
San Diego Wave FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 3 points between the clubs.
How to Use This Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave 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.
Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave FC FAQ
What was the Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave FC score?
The recorded final score was Washington Spirit 1–2 San Diego Wave FC on May 15, 2026.
Where can I watch Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave FC?
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Where is Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave FC being played?
The listed venue is Snapdragon Stadium, at San Diego, California, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.
Do Washington Spirit and San Diego Wave FC meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was San Diego Wave FC 1–0 Washington Spirit on August 2, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 104 commentary updates
Match ends, San Diego Wave 2, Washington Spirit 1.
Second Half ends, San Diego Wave 2, Washington Spirit 1.
Attempt missed. Kate Wiesner (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Kate Wiesner replaces Gabrielle Carle.
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Lucia Di Guglielmo.
Attempt saved. Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by DiDi Haracic (San Diego Wave). Assisted by Rosemonde Kouassi.
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Tatum Wynalda replaces Dudinha.
Goal! San Diego Wave 2, Washington Spirit 1. Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kenza Dali with a cross following a corner.
Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Lucia Di Guglielmo.
Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Rosemonde Kouassi (Washington Spirit).
Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
Attempt saved. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by DiDi Haracic (San Diego Wave). Assisted by Sandy MacIver.
Offside, Washington Spirit. Trinity Rodman is caught offside.
Offside, Washington Spirit. Trinity Rodman is caught offside.
Foul by Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave).
Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside, San Diego Wave. Melanie Barcenas is caught offside.
Attempt blocked. Amelia Donna Van Zanten (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lia Godfrey.
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Gift Monday replaces Sofia Cantore.
Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave).
Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt saved. Kristen McNabb (San Diego Wave) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit). Assisted by Dudinha with a cross.
Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Sandy MacIver.
Foul by Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave).
Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Andi Sullivan replaces Rebeca Bernal.