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Open source video →North Carolina Courage 1–2 San Diego Wave FC: September 12, 2026 NWSL Result
North Carolina Courage and San Diego Wave FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Snapdragon Stadium on September 12, 2026. The final score was North Carolina Courage 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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North Carolina Courage 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. North Carolina Courage - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from San Diego Wave FC vs. North Carolina Courage, 09/13/2026
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Gia Corley slots in the goal for San Diego Wave FC
Gia Corley scores in the 23'
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Sandra Paños with a nice save vs. North Carolina Courage
Sandra Paños makes a nice stop
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Melanie Barcenas scores in the 72'
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Ashley Sanchez scores goal for North Carolina Courage
Ashley Sanchez gets on the scoresheet for North Carolina Courage
Open source video →North Carolina Courage vs San Diego Wave FC Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this September 12, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
North Carolina Courage 1–2 San Diego Wave FC
Snapdragon Stadium
Matthew Thompson
9,853
4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1
North Carolina CourageTeam statisticSan Diego Wave FC
47.1%Possession52.9%
13Shots9
6Shots on goal5
3Corner kicks1
3Saves5
9Fouls committed9
1Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
2Offsides1
512Passes attempted588
416Passes completed491
80%Pass accuracy80%
14Tackles won11
13Interceptions13
2Blocked shots1
8Clearances20
North Carolina Courage 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
Kickoff
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Goal · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! San Diego Wave 1, North Carolina Courage 0. Gia Corley (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
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Yellow card · North Carolina Courage
Chioma Okafor (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Halftime
Halftime
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Second half
Start 2nd Half
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Laila Harbert replaces Gia Corley.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Chioma Okafor.
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Goal · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! San Diego Wave 2, North Carolina Courage 0. Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Laurina Fazer replaces Kimmi Ascanio.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Adriana Leon replaces Trinity Byars.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Bia Gomes replaces Vilde Bøe Risa.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Dani Weatherholt replaces Feli Rauch.
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Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! San Diego Wave 2, North Carolina Courage 1. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Shinomi Koyama.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort replaces Natalia Staude.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Nya Harrison replaces Melanie Barcenas.
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Full time
End Regular Time
North Carolina Courage vs San Diego Wave FC Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-2-3-1North Carolina Courage Starting Lineup
- 1Kailen SheridanG
- 13Ryan WilliamsRB
- 11Feli RauchLB · Subbed off
- 19Érica ParkinsonLM
- 12Natalia StaudeCD-R · Subbed off
- 18Uno ShiragakiCD-L
- 8Chioma OkaforAM-R · Subbed off
- 26Vilde Bøe RisaRM · Subbed off
- 10Evelyn IjehF
- 20Shinomi KoyamaAM
- 2Ashley SanchezAM-L
North Carolina Courage Substitutes
- 17Dani WeatherholtSUB · Came on
- 21Ana Beatriz Gomes LopesSUB · Came on
- 6Ivy YounceSUB
- 9Olivia WingateSUB
- 33Hannah BetfortSUB · Came on
- 14Carly WickenheiserSUB · Came on
- 80Oli PeñaSUB
- 99Madison WhiteSUB
- 5Cameron BrooksSUB
HOME TEAM
4-2-3-1San Diego Wave FC Starting Lineup
- 12Sandra PañosG
- 6Brooklyn CourtnallRB
- 75Perle MorroniLB
- 10Kenza DaliLM
- 2Kennedy WesleyCD-R
- 14Kristen McNabbCD-L
- 7Melanie BarcenasAM-R · Subbed off
- 8Kimmi AscanioRM · Subbed off
- 15Trinity ByarsF · Subbed off
- 22Lia GodfreyAM
- 11Gia CorleyAM-L · Subbed off
San Diego Wave FC Substitutes
- 23Nya HarrisonSUB · Came on
- 4Laila HarbertSUB · Came on
- 19Tatum WynaldaSUB
- 9Adriana LeonSUB · Came on
- 18Laurina FazerSUB · Came on
- 81Gabi PortilhoSUB
- 31DiDi HaracicSUB
- 17LudmilaSUB
North Carolina Courage 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 ShotsLia Godfrey2 · 1 SOG, 0.14 xG
Accurate PassesKristen McNabb96 · 105 PASS, 0 BCC
Defensive InterventionsKennedy Wesley12 · 0 TKLW, 1 DUELW
SavesSandra Paños5 · 6 SOGA, 1.00 xGC
North Carolina Courage Match Leaders
Total ShotsAshley Sanchez4 · 2 SOG, 0.45 xG
Accurate PassesUno Shiragaki71 · 83 PASS, 0 BCC
Defensive InterventionsRyan Williams12 · 3 TKLW, 3 DUELW
SavesKailen Sheridan3 · 5 SOGA, 1.17 xGC
North Carolina Courage vs San Diego Wave FC Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
North Carolina Courage vs San Diego Wave FC Result Summary
San Diego Wave FC won North Carolina Courage 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.
North Carolina Courage Season Context: Use the June Pause as a Divider
The 2026 calendar has no official NWSL matches through most of June. Treat the games before and after that break as two planning blocks when exporting or subscribing.
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 North Carolina Courage 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.
North Carolina Courage vs San Diego Wave FC 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, North Carolina Courage has 0 wins, San Diego Wave FC has 2 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was San Diego Wave FC 2–1 North Carolina Courage on October 17, 2026.
September 12, 2026: North Carolina Courage vs San Diego Wave FC
North Carolina Courage 1–2 San Diego Wave FC
Snapdragon Stadium
October 17, 2026: San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage
San Diego Wave FC 2–1 North Carolina Courage
WakeMed Soccer Park
Open the other meeting →North Carolina Courage 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.
North Carolina Courage Current Snapshot
North Carolina Courage is currently #9 with 45 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses). Recent form: W L W W L.
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: L W W D L.
Table Position Comparison
San Diego Wave FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 13 points between the clubs.
How to Use This North Carolina Courage 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.
North Carolina Courage vs San Diego Wave FC FAQ
What was the North Carolina Courage vs San Diego Wave FC score?
The recorded final score was North Carolina Courage 1–2 San Diego Wave FC on September 12, 2026.
Where can I watch North Carolina Courage vs San Diego Wave FC?
The current schedule lists ION. Availability, subscription requirements and international rights can vary by service and location.
Where is North Carolina Courage 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 North Carolina Courage and San Diego Wave FC meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was San Diego Wave FC 2–1 North Carolina Courage on October 17, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 88 commentary updates
Match ends, San Diego Wave 2, North Carolina Courage 1.
Second Half ends, San Diego Wave 2, North Carolina Courage 1.
Foul by Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave).
Bia Gomes (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Bia Gomes (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sandra Paños (San Diego Wave).
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Nya Harrison replaces Melanie Barcenas.
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort replaces Natalia Staude.
Foul by Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave).
Bia Gomes (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Ryan Williams.
Attempt blocked. Ryan Williams (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Goal! San Diego Wave 2, North Carolina Courage 1. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Shinomi Koyama.
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Kenza Dali.
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Dani Weatherholt replaces Feli Rauch.
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Bia Gomes replaces Vilde Bøe Risa.
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Adriana Leon replaces Trinity Byars.
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Laurina Fazer replaces Kimmi Ascanio.
Attempt blocked. Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Melanie Barcenas.
Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Natalia Staude (North Carolina Courage).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match for a drinks break.
Goal! San Diego Wave 2, North Carolina Courage 0. Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
Offside, North Carolina Courage. Evelyn Ijeh is caught offside.
Foul by Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave).
Feli Rauch (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Melanie Barcenas.
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Chioma Okafor.
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Laila Harbert replaces Gia Corley.