FINAL RESULT · August 28, 2026

Racing Louisville FC 2–3 San Diego Wave FC: August 28, 2026 NWSL Result

Racing Louisville FC and San Diego Wave FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Snapdragon Stadium on August 28, 2026. The final score was Racing Louisville FC 2–3 San Diego Wave FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Racing Louisville FC logo Racing Louisville FC Current rank #15 · Form L W W W W
2–3
San Diego Wave FC logo San Diego Wave FC Current rank #2 · Form W D L W L
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Racing Louisville 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

Racing Louisville FC vs San Diego Wave FC Match Highlights

Watch 4 available highlights from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.

Highlights: San Diego Wave 3, Racing Louisville FC 2

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San Diego Wave FC vs. Racing Louisville FC - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from San Diego Wave FC vs. Racing Louisville FC, 08/29/2026

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0:46

Taylor Flint scores goal for Racing Louisville FC

Taylor Flint finds the back of the net for Racing Louisville FC

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0:42

Trinity Byars finds the back of the net for San Diego Wave FC

Trinity Byars scores in the 76'

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Racing Louisville FC vs San Diego Wave FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this August 28, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Racing Louisville FC 2–3 San Diego Wave FC

Match venue

Snapdragon Stadium

Referee

Atahan Yaya

Formations

5-3-2 vs 4-3-3

Racing Louisville FCTeam statisticSan Diego Wave FC
28.1%Possession71.9%
13Shots32
3Shots on goal10
6Corner kicks11
7Saves1
12Fouls committed9
3Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
0Offsides2
215Passes attempted580
136Passes completed498
60%Pass accuracy90%
14Tackles won17
13Interceptions14
4Blocked shots11
27Clearances18
GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Racing Louisville 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.

  1. Kickoff

    Kickoff

  2. Goal · Racing Louisville FC

    Goal! San Diego Wave 0, Racing Louisville 1. Lauren Milliet (Racing Louisville) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kayla Fischer.

  3. Goal · Racing Louisville FC

    Goal! San Diego Wave 0, Racing Louisville 2. Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Arin Wright following a set piece situation.

  4. Halftime

    Halftime

  5. Substitution · San Diego Wave FC

    Substitution, San Diego Wave. Kimmi Ascanio replaces Laurina Fazer.

  6. Second half

    Start 2nd Half

  7. Goal · San Diego Wave FC

    Goal! San Diego Wave 1, Racing Louisville 2. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Amelia Donna Van Zanten.

  8. Yellow card · Racing Louisville FC

    Kayla Fischer (Racing Louisville) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  9. Yellow card · Racing Louisville FC

    Quincy McMahon (Racing Louisville) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  10. Substitution · San Diego Wave FC

    Substitution, San Diego Wave. Kenza Dali replaces Laila Harbert.

  11. Substitution · Racing Louisville FC

    Substitution, Racing Louisville. Maja Lardner replaces Kayla Fischer.

  12. Substitution · Racing Louisville FC

    Substitution, Racing Louisville. Rachel Hill replaces Quincy McMahon.

  13. Substitution · San Diego Wave FC

    Substitution, San Diego Wave. Gia Corley replaces Lia Godfrey.

  14. Goal · San Diego Wave FC

    Goal! San Diego Wave 2, Racing Louisville 2. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner following a corner.

  15. Goal · San Diego Wave FC

    Goal! San Diego Wave 3, Racing Louisville 2. Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.

  16. Substitution · Racing Louisville FC

    Substitution, Racing Louisville. Macey Hodge replaces Taylor Flint because of an injury.

  17. Substitution · Racing Louisville FC

    Substitution, Racing Louisville. Audrey McKeen replaces Lauren Milliet.

  18. Yellow card · Racing Louisville FC

    Macey Hodge (Racing Louisville) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  19. Yellow card · San Diego Wave FC

    Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  20. Substitution · San Diego Wave FC

    Substitution, San Diego Wave. Gabi Portilho replaces Melanie Barcenas.

  21. Substitution · San Diego Wave FC

    Substitution, San Diego Wave. Adriana Leon replaces Trinity Byars.

  22. Substitution · Racing Louisville FC

    Substitution, Racing Louisville. Taylor White replaces Emma Sears.

  23. Full time

    End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

Racing Louisville 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

Racing Louisville FC Starting Lineup

5-3-2
  • 24
    Jordyn BloomerG
  • 12
    Quincy McMahonRB · Subbed off
  • 6
    Ella HaseLB
  • 15
    Mirann GaciochCD-L
  • 3
    Arin WrightCD
  • 5
    Ellie JeanCD-R
  • 2
    Lauren MillietCM-R · Subbed off
  • 20
    Katie O'KaneCM
  • 9
    Kayla FischerCF-L · Subbed off
  • 13
    Emma SearsCF-R · Subbed off
  • 26
    Taylor FlintCM-L · Subbed off

Racing Louisville FC Substitutes

  • 88
    Audrey McKeenSUB · Came on
  • 1
    Maddie ProhaskaSUB
  • 42
    Sarah WeberSUB
  • 21
    Rachel HillSUB · Came on
  • 10
    Macey HodgeSUB · Came on
  • 23
    Macy BlackburnSUB
  • 11
    Taylor WhiteSUB · Came on
  • 8
    Courtney PetersenSUB
  • 16
    Maja LardnerSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM

San Diego Wave FC Starting Lineup

4-3-3
  • 12
    Sandra PañosG
  • 16
    Amelia Van ZantenRB
  • 75
    Perle MorroniLB
  • 4
    Laila HarbertCM · Subbed off
  • 2
    Kennedy WesleyCD-R
  • 14
    Kristen McNabbCD-L
  • 18
    Laurina FazerRM · Subbed off
  • 22
    Lia GodfreyLM · Subbed off
  • 7
    Melanie BarcenasF · Subbed off
  • 17
    LudmilaRF
  • 15
    Trinity ByarsLF · Subbed off

San Diego Wave FC Substitutes

  • 6
    Brooklyn CourtnallSUB
  • 9
    Adriana LeonSUB · Came on
  • 1
    Luisa AgudeloSUB
  • 11
    Gia CorleySUB · Came on
  • 8
    Kimmi AscanioSUB · Came on
  • 23
    Nya HarrisonSUB
  • 28
    Jordan FuscoSUB
  • 81
    Gabi PortilhoSUB · Came on
  • 10
    Kenza DaliSUB · Came on
KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Racing Louisville 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 ShotsLudmila7 · 3 SOG, 0.42 xG
Kristen McNabb
Accurate PassesKristen McNabb79 · 88 PASS
Defensive InterventionsAmelia Van Zanten12 · 5 TKLW, 8 DUELW
SavesSandra Paños1 · 3 SOGA, 1.53 xGC

Racing Louisville FC Match Leaders

Emma Sears
Total ShotsEmma Sears3 · 1 SOG, 0.17 xG
Katie O'Kane
Accurate PassesKatie O'Kane18 · 19 PASS
Taylor Flint
Defensive InterventionsTaylor Flint18 · 5 TKLW, 8 DUELW
Jordyn Bloomer
SavesJordyn Bloomer7 · 10 SOGA, 1.76 xGC
PLAY-BY-PLAY

Racing Louisville FC vs San Diego Wave FC Match Commentary

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  1. Match ends, San Diego Wave 3, Racing Louisville 2.

  2. Second Half ends, San Diego Wave 3, Racing Louisville 2.

  3. Ludmila (San Diego Wave) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by Kenza Dali.

  4. Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

  5. Substitution, Racing Louisville. Taylor White replaces Emma Sears.

  6. Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Ella Hase.

  7. Corner, Racing Louisville. Conceded by Perle Morroni.

  8. Foul by Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave).

  9. Macey Hodge (Racing Louisville) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  10. Substitution, San Diego Wave. Adriana Leon replaces Trinity Byars.

  11. Substitution, San Diego Wave. Gabi Portilho replaces Melanie Barcenas.

  12. Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  13. Foul by Maja Lardner (Racing Louisville).

  14. Corner, Racing Louisville. Conceded by Perle Morroni.

  15. Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  16. Foul by Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave).

  17. Ella Hase (Racing Louisville) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  18. Macey Hodge (Racing Louisville) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  19. Ludmila (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  20. Foul by Macey Hodge (Racing Louisville).

  21. Delay over. They are ready to continue.

  22. Substitution, Racing Louisville. Audrey McKeen replaces Lauren Milliet.

  23. Substitution, Racing Louisville. Macey Hodge replaces Taylor Flint because of an injury.

  24. Delay in match because of an injury Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville).

  25. Attempt missed. Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.

  26. Goal! San Diego Wave 3, Racing Louisville 2. Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.

  27. Attempt blocked. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kenza Dali.

  28. Attempt missed. Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Perle Morroni.

  29. Goal! San Diego Wave 2, Racing Louisville 2. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner following a corner.

  30. Attempt saved. Ludmila (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jordyn Bloomer (Racing Louisville).

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Racing Louisville FC vs San Diego Wave FC Result Summary

San Diego Wave FC won Racing Louisville FC 2–3 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.

Racing Louisville FC Season Context: Use the June Break as a Clean Split

Racing's last league match before the World Cup-period pause was scheduled for May 29, with regular-season play resuming in July. That gap is expected in the official calendar.

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 Racing Louisville 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

Racing Louisville FC vs San Diego Wave FC 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Racing Louisville FC has 0 wins, San Diego Wave FC has 2 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was San Diego Wave FC 2–0 Racing Louisville FC on September 25, 2026.

August 28, 2026: Racing Louisville FC vs San Diego Wave FC

Racing Louisville FC 2–3 San Diego Wave FC

Snapdragon Stadium

September 25, 2026: San Diego Wave FC vs Racing Louisville FC

San Diego Wave FC 2–0 Racing Louisville FC

Lynn Family Stadium

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Racing Louisville 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.

Racing Louisville FC Current Snapshot

Racing Louisville FC is currently #15 with 24 points from 30 matches (7 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses). Recent form: L 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 D L W L.

Table Position Comparison

San Diego Wave FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 34 points between the clubs.

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Racing Louisville FC vs San Diego Wave FC Result Page

Compare the Final Match Stats

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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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MATCH QUESTIONS

Racing Louisville FC vs San Diego Wave FC FAQ

What was the Racing Louisville FC vs San Diego Wave FC score?

The recorded final score was Racing Louisville FC 2–3 San Diego Wave FC on August 28, 2026.

Where can I watch Racing Louisville FC vs San Diego Wave FC?

The current schedule lists NWSL+. Availability, subscription requirements and international rights can vary by service and location.

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

The other listed meeting was San Diego Wave FC 2–0 Racing Louisville FC on September 25, 2026.