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Open source video →Utah Royals 2–4 San Diego Wave FC: August 21, 2026 NWSL Result
Utah Royals and San Diego Wave FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Snapdragon Stadium on August 21, 2026. The final score was Utah Royals 2–4 San Diego Wave FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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Utah Royals 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 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. Utah Royals - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from San Diego Wave FC vs. Utah Royals, 08/22/2026
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Trinity Byars scores in the 4'
Trinity Byars scores goal for San Diego Wave FC
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Mina Tanaka scores goal for Utah Royals
Mina Tanaka finds the back of the net for Utah Royals
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Melanie Barcenas scores goal for San Diego Wave FC
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Mina Tanaka scores in the 47'
Open source video →Utah Royals vs San Diego Wave FC Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this August 21, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
Utah Royals 2–4 San Diego Wave FC
Snapdragon Stadium
Elton García
4-3-3 vs 4-3-3
Utah RoyalsTeam statisticSan Diego Wave FC
53.9%Possession46.1%
12Shots13
2Shots on goal5
5Corner kicks2
1Saves1
10Fouls committed19
0Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
2Offsides1
412Passes attempted356
300Passes completed258
70%Pass accuracy70%
15Tackles won13
14Interceptions5
3Blocked shots4
12Clearances23
Utah Royals 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, Utah Royals 0. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Melanie Barcenas with a through ball.
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Goal · Utah Royals
Goal! San Diego Wave 1, Utah Royals 1. Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Cece Delzer.
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Goal · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! San Diego Wave 2, Utah Royals 1. Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Trinity Byars.
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Halftime
First Half ends, San Diego Wave 2, Utah Royals 1.
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Second half
Start 2nd Half
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Goal · Utah Royals
Goal! San Diego Wave 2, Utah Royals 2. Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Cloé Lacasse.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Jordan Fusco replaces Laila Harbert.
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Goal · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! San Diego Wave 3, Utah Royals 2. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jordan Fusco with a through ball following a fast break.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Kiana Palacios replaces Paige Cronin.
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Goal · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! San Diego Wave 4, Utah Royals 2. Ludmila (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Trinity Byars.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Brooklyn Courtnall replaces Perle Morroni.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Adriana Leon replaces Trinity Byars.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Tatumn Milazzo replaces Kaleigh Riehl.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Madison Hammond replaces Ana Tejada.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Gabi Portilho replaces Melanie Barcenas.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Alexa Spaanstra replaces Cloé Lacasse.
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Full time
Second Half ends, San Diego Wave 4, Utah Royals 2.
Utah Royals vs San Diego Wave FC Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-3-3Utah Royals Starting Lineup
- 1Mandy McGlynnG
- 22Miyabi MoriyaRB
- 14Nuria RábanoLB
- 11Mina TanakaCM
- 8Kate Del FavaCD-R
- 18Kaleigh RiehlCD-L · Subbed off
- 17Ana TejadaRM · Subbed off
- 10Narumi MiuraLM
- 5Cece DelzerF
- 4Paige CroninRF · Subbed off
- 24Cloé LacasseLF · Subbed off
Utah Royals Substitutes
- 23Mia JustusSUB
- 16Courtney BrownSUB
- 6Kameron SimmondsSUB
- 13Brecken MozingoSUB
- 99Madison HammondSUB · Came on
- 21Kiana PalaciosSUB · Came on
- 30Alexa SpaanstraSUB · Came on
- 15Dayana Pierre-LouisSUB
- 2Tatumn MilazzoSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM
4-3-3San Diego Wave FC Starting Lineup
- 12Sandra PañosG
- 16Amelia Van ZantenRB
- 75Perle MorroniLB · Subbed off
- 18Laurina FazerCM
- 2Kennedy WesleyCD-R
- 14Kristen McNabbCD-L
- 4Laila HarbertRM · Subbed off
- 22Lia GodfreyLM
- 17LudmilaF
- 7Melanie BarcenasRF · Subbed off
- 15Trinity ByarsLF · Subbed off
San Diego Wave FC Substitutes
- 6Brooklyn CourtnallSUB · Came on
- 23Nya HarrisonSUB
- 19Tatum WynaldaSUB
- 1Luisa AgudeloSUB
- 81Gabi PortilhoSUB · Came on
- 9Adriana LeonSUB · Came on
- 28Jordan FuscoSUB · Came on
Utah Royals 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 ShotsLudmila3 · 2 SOG, 0.26 xG
Accurate PassesKristen McNabb34 · 47 PASS
Defensive InterventionsKristen McNabb15 · 0 TKLW, 1 DUELW
Utah Royals Match Leaders
Total ShotsCece Delzer4 · 0 SOG, 0.28 xG
Accurate PassesKate Del Fava47 · 53 PASS
Defensive InterventionsKate Del Fava11 · 2 TKLW, 3 DUELW
SavesMandy McGlynn1 · 5 SOGA, 1.59 xGC
Utah Royals vs San Diego Wave FC Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
Utah Royals vs San Diego Wave FC Result Summary
San Diego Wave FC won Utah Royals 2–4 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.
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.
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 Utah Royals 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.
Utah Royals vs San Diego Wave FC 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Utah Royals has 1 win, San Diego Wave FC has 2 wins, 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
Open the other meeting →August 21, 2026: Utah Royals vs San Diego Wave FC
Utah Royals 2–4 San Diego Wave FC
Snapdragon Stadium
November 6, 2026: Utah Royals vs San Diego Wave FC
Utah Royals 1–0 San Diego Wave FC
Snapdragon Stadium
Open the other meeting →Utah Royals 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.
Utah Royals Current Snapshot
Utah Royals is currently #7 with 47 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: W L W L 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: D L W L D.
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 Utah Royals 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.
Utah Royals vs San Diego Wave FC FAQ
What was the Utah Royals vs San Diego Wave FC score?
The recorded final score was Utah Royals 2–4 San Diego Wave FC on August 21, 2026.
Where can I watch Utah Royals vs San Diego Wave FC?
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Where is Utah Royals 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 Utah Royals and San Diego Wave FC 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 119 commentary updates
Match ends, San Diego Wave 4, Utah Royals 2.
Second Half ends, San Diego Wave 4, Utah Royals 2.
Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Brooklyn Courtnall.
Attempt blocked. Madison Hammond (Utah Royals) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cece Delzer.
Handball by Kristen McNabb (San Diego Wave).
Attempt missed. Cece Delzer (Utah Royals) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nuria Rábano with a cross following a corner.
Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Ludmila.
Substitution, Utah Royals. Alexa Spaanstra replaces Cloé Lacasse.
Attempt missed. Gabi Portilho (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lia Godfrey.
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
Miyabi Moriya (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Brooklyn Courtnall (San Diego Wave).
Foul by Madison Hammond (Utah Royals).
Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Gabi Portilho replaces Melanie Barcenas.
Attempt blocked. Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
Foul by Tatumn Milazzo (Utah Royals).
Brooklyn Courtnall (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Ludmila (San Diego Wave).
VAR Decision: No Goal San Diego Wave 4-2 Utah Royals.
GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Narumi Miura (Utah Royals) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
Offside, Utah Royals. Cece Delzer is caught offside.
Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
Foul by Tatumn Milazzo (Utah Royals).
Sandra Paños (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Laurina Fazer.
Attempt blocked. Cece Delzer (Utah Royals) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Attempt saved. Ludmila (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals). Assisted by Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
Attempt missed. Ludmila (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left.