FINAL RESULT · July 4, 2026

Gotham FC 0–2 San Diego Wave FC: July 4, 2026 NWSL Result

Gotham FC and San Diego Wave FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Snapdragon Stadium on July 4, 2026. The final score was Gotham FC 0–2 San Diego Wave FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Gotham FC Current rank #1 · Form W W D W W

0–2

San Diego Wave FC Current rank #2 · Form W L D W W

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Gotham FC 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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MATCH VIDEOS

Gotham FC vs San Diego Wave FC Match Highlights

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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San Diego Wave FC vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC - Game Highlights

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0:42

Ann-Katrin Berger makes a great save

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0:43

Ludmila hits the frame

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0:19

Luisa Agudelo makes a nice stop

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Melanie Barcenas with a Spectacular Goal vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC

Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave FC) with a Spectacular Goal vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC, 07/05/2026

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Luisa Agudelo makes a great save

Luisa Agudelo with a nice save vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Gotham FC vs San Diego Wave FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this July 4, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Gotham FC 0–2 San Diego Wave FC

Match venue

Snapdragon Stadium

Referee

Jaclyn Metz

Attendance

10,592

Formations

4-2-3-1 vs 4-3-3

Gotham FCTeam statisticSan Diego Wave FC

51.7%Possession48.3%

15Shots15

4Shots on goal8

6Corner kicks0

6Saves4

7Fouls committed7

1Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

1Offsides1

495Passes attempted466

399Passes completed385

80%Pass accuracy80%

12Tackles won16

12Interceptions6

6Blocked shots1

6Clearances27

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Gotham FC 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.

Kickoff
Kickoff
First Half begins.
45'
Goal · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! San Diego Wave 1, Gotham FC 0. Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Kennedy Wesley.
45'+5'
Halftime
Halftime
45'
Second half
Second Half begins San Diego Wave 1, Gotham FC 0.
61'
Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Tatum Wynalda replaces Gabi Portilho.
61'
Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Lia Godfrey replaces Gia Corley.
62'
Yellow card · Gotham FC
Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
62'
Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Midge Purce replaces Jess Carter.
69'
Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Laurina Fazer replaces Melanie Barcenas.
69'
Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Trinity Armstrong replaces Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
72'
Yellow card · San Diego Wave FC
Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
77'
Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Bruninha replaces Jaedyn Shaw.
77'
Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Mandy Freeman replaces Esther González.
77'
Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Sarah Schupansky replaces Savannah McCaskill.
82'
Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Trinity Byars replaces Ludmila.
90'+3'
Goal · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! San Diego Wave 2, Gotham FC 0. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lia Godfrey.
90'+5'
Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Khyah Harper replaces Jordynn Dudley.
90'+8'
Full time
Second Half ends, San Diego Wave 2, Gotham FC 0.

STARTING XI & BENCH

Gotham FC vs San Diego Wave FC Lineups and Formations

See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.

AWAY TEAM

Gotham FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

30
Ann-Katrin BergerG
27
Jess CarterRB · Subbed off
18
Guro ReitenLB
13
Savannah McCaskillLM · Subbed off
6
Emily SonnettCD-R
15
Tierna DavidsonCD-L
2
Jordynn DudleyAM-R · Subbed off
7
Jaelin HowellRM
9
Esther GonzálezF · Subbed off
16
Rose LavelleAM
10
Jaedyn ShawAM-L · Subbed off

Gotham FC Substitutes

21
Sofia CookSUB
22
Mandy FreemanSUB · Came on
24
Andrea KitahataSUB
34
Khyah HarperSUB · Came on
23
Midge PurceSUB · Came on
14
Talia SommerSUB
1
Shelby HoganSUB
3
BruninhaSUB · Came on
11
Sarah SchupanskySUB · Came on

HOME TEAM

San Diego Wave FC Starting Lineup

4-3-3

1
Luisa AgudeloG
16
Amelia Van ZantenRB · Subbed off
75
Perle MorroniLB
8
Kimmi AscanioCM
2
Kennedy WesleyCD-R
14
Kristen McNabbCD-L
10
Kenza DaliRM
81
Gabi PortilhoLM · Subbed off
17
LudmilaF · Subbed off
7
Melanie BarcenasRF · Subbed off
11
Gia CorleyLF · Subbed off

San Diego Wave FC Substitutes

18
Laurina FazerSUB · Came on
19
Tatum WynaldaSUB · Came on
3
Trinity ArmstrongSUB · Came on
31
DiDi HaracicSUB
15
Trinity ByarsSUB · Came on
23
Nya HarrisonSUB
9
Adriana LeonSUB
22
Lia GodfreySUB · Came on
28
Jordan FuscoSUB

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Gotham FC 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 ShotsLudmila5 · 1 SOG, 0.92 xG

Kenza Dali

Accurate PassesKenza Dali64 · 73 PASS, 1 BCC

Kristen McNabb

Defensive InterventionsKristen McNabb16 · 1 TKLW, 4 DUELW

SavesLuisa Agudelo4 · 4 SOGA, 1.27 xGC

Gotham FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsJordynn Dudley5 · 1 SOG, 0.34 xG

Accurate PassesEmily Sonnett69 · 79 PASS

Defensive InterventionsJaelin Howell7 · 3 TKLW, 9 DUELW

SavesAnn-Katrin Berger6 · 8 SOGA, 2.43 xGC

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Gotham FC vs San Diego Wave FC Match Commentary

Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.

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Match ends, San Diego Wave 2, Gotham FC 0.
90'+8'
Second Half ends, San Diego Wave 2, Gotham FC 0.
90'+7'
Foul by Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC).
90'+7'
Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+5'
Substitution, Gotham FC. Khyah Harper replaces Jordynn Dudley.
90'+3'
Goal! San Diego Wave 2, Gotham FC 0. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lia Godfrey.
90'+1'
Attempt missed. Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Emily Sonnett following a corner.
90'
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
90'
Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Luisa Agudelo.
90'
Attempt saved. Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Luisa Agudelo (San Diego Wave). Assisted by Midge Purce.
88'
Trinity Armstrong (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
88'
Foul by Bruninha (Gotham FC).
85'
Foul by Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave).
85'
Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
83'
Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
83'
Foul by Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC).
82'
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Trinity Byars replaces Ludmila.
82'
Attempt missed. Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high following a corner.
81'
Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Kimmi Ascanio.
81'
Attempt blocked. Sarah Schupansky (Gotham FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rose Lavelle.
80'
Foul by Ludmila (San Diego Wave).
80'
Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
77'
Substitution, Gotham FC. Sarah Schupansky replaces Savannah McCaskill.
77'
Substitution, Gotham FC. Mandy Freeman replaces Esther González.
77'
Substitution, Gotham FC. Bruninha replaces Jaedyn Shaw.
75'
Attempt saved. Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Luisa Agudelo (San Diego Wave). Assisted by Jordynn Dudley.
73'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
73'
Delay in match because of an injury Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC).
72'
Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
72'
Foul by Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave).

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Gotham FC vs San Diego Wave FC Result Summary

San Diego Wave FC won Gotham FC 0–2 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.

Gotham FC Season Context: Separate League Games from Special Events

This page is the NWSL regular-season schedule. Gotham's June Challenge Cup meeting with Kansas City is a separate competition and should not be mistaken for a missing league fixture.

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 Gotham FC 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.

SEASON SERIES

Gotham FC vs San Diego Wave FC 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Gotham FC has 1 win, San Diego Wave FC has 1 win, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was San Diego Wave FC 0–1 Gotham FC on August 7, 2026.

July 4, 2026: Gotham FC vs San Diego Wave FC

Gotham FC 0–2 San Diego Wave FC

Snapdragon Stadium

August 7, 2026: San Diego Wave FC vs Gotham FC

San Diego Wave FC 0–1 Gotham FC

Red Bull Arena

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Gotham FC 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.

Gotham FC Current Snapshot

Gotham FC is currently #1 with 61 points from 30 matches (18 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses). Recent form: W W D 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 D W W.

Table Position Comparison

Gotham FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 3 points between the clubs.

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USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Gotham FC 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.

MATCH QUESTIONS

Gotham FC vs San Diego Wave FC FAQ

What was the Gotham FC vs San Diego Wave FC score?

The recorded final score was Gotham FC 0–2 San Diego Wave FC on July 4, 2026.

Where can I watch Gotham FC vs San Diego Wave FC?

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Where is Gotham FC 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 Gotham FC and San Diego Wave FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was San Diego Wave FC 0–1 Gotham FC on August 7, 2026.