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Open source video →San Diego Wave FC 2–1 North Carolina Courage: October 17, 2026 NWSL Result
San Diego Wave FC and North Carolina Courage completed their 2026 NWSL match at WakeMed Soccer Park on October 17, 2026. The final score was San Diego Wave FC 2–1 North Carolina Courage. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage Broadcast Information
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North Carolina Courage Match Venue
WakeMed Soccer Park
Cary, North Carolina, 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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North Carolina Courage vs. San Diego Wave FC - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from North Carolina Courage vs. San Diego Wave FC, 10/18/2026
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Melanie Barcenas with a Spectacular Goal vs. North Carolina Courage
Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave FC) with a Spectacular Goal vs. North Carolina Courage, 10/18/2026
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Trinity Byars with a Spectacular Goal vs. North Carolina Courage
Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave FC) with a Spectacular Goal vs. North Carolina Courage, 10/18/2026
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Vilde Risa scores goal for North Carolina Courage
Open source video →San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this October 17, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
San Diego Wave FC 2–1 North Carolina Courage
WakeMed Soccer Park
10,353
4-3-3 vs 4-3-3
San Diego Wave FCTeam statisticNorth Carolina Courage
51.7%Possession48.3%
15Shots13
5Shots on goal4
1Corner kicks6
3Saves3
10Fouls committed10
1Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
1Offsides2
568Passes attempted508
489Passes completed430
90%Pass accuracy80%
9Tackles won14
9Interceptions12
3Blocked shots1
19Clearances9
San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage 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! North Carolina Courage 0, San Diego Wave 1. Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lia Godfrey.
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Yellow card · San Diego Wave FC
Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card.
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Halftime
First Half ends, North Carolina Courage 0, San Diego Wave 1.
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Second half
Start 2nd Half
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Goal · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! North Carolina Courage 0, San Diego Wave 2. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gia Corley following a fast break.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Bia Gomes replaces Gianna Paul.
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Yellow card · North Carolina Courage
Natalie Jacobs (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Laurina Fazer replaces Lia Godfrey.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Ludmila replaces Trinity Byars.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Vilde Bøe Risa replaces Evelyn Ijeh.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Ella Hase replaces Feli Rauch.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Barbara Bonansea replaces Melanie Barcenas.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Laila Harbert replaces Kimmi Ascanio.
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Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! North Carolina Courage 1, San Diego Wave 2. Vilde Bøe Risa (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ashley Sanchez.
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Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Brooklyn Courtnall replaces Gia Corley.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Natalie Jacobs.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort replaces Erica Parkinson.
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Full time
End Regular Time
San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-3-3San Diego Wave FC Starting Lineup
- 12Sandra PañosG
- 16Mimi Van ZantenRB
- 75Perle MorroniLB
- 8Kimmi AscanioCM · Subbed off
- 2Kennedy WesleyCD-R
- 14Kristen McNabbCD-L
- 10Kenza DaliRM
- 11Gia CorleyLM · Subbed off
- 15Trinity ByarsF · Subbed off
- 7Melanie BarcenasRF · Subbed off
- 22Lia GodfreyLF · Subbed off
San Diego Wave FC Substitutes
- 18Laurina FazerSUB · Came on
- 31DiDi HaracicSUB
- 23Nya HarrisonSUB
- 6Brooklyn CourtnallSUB · Came on
- 4Laila HarbertSUB · Came on
- 19Tatum WynaldaSUB
- 81Gabi PortilhoSUB
- 17LudmilaSUB · Came on
- 21Barbara BonanseaSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM
4-3-3North Carolina Courage Starting Lineup
- 1Kailen SheridanG
- 13Ryan WilliamsRB
- 11Feli RauchLB · Subbed off
- 20Shinomi KoyamaCM
- 4Natalie JacobsCD-R · Subbed off
- 18Uno ShiragakiCD-L
- 16Riley JacksonRM
- 19Erica ParkinsonLM · Subbed off
- 10Evelyn IjehF · Subbed off
- 23Gianna PaulRF · Subbed off
- 2Ashley SanchezLF
North Carolina Courage Substitutes
- 6Ivy YounceSUB
- 99Madison WhiteSUB
- 21BiaSUB · Came on
- 36Ella HaseSUB · Came on
- 17Dani WeatherholtSUB
- 14Carly WickenheiserSUB · Came on
- 12Natalia StaudeSUB
- 26Vilde Bøe RisaSUB · Came on
- 33Hannah BetfortSUB · Came on
San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage Top Performers and Player Stats
These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.
North Carolina Courage Match Leaders
Total ShotsAshley Sanchez4 · 2 SOG, 0.24 xG
Accurate PassesUno Shiragaki58 · 63 PASS, 0 BCC
Defensive InterventionsNatalie Jacobs13 · 2 TKLW, 3 DUELW
SavesKailen Sheridan3 · 5 SOGA, 1.99 xGC
San Diego Wave FC Match Leaders
Total ShotsTrinity Byars3 · 2 SOG, 0.78 xG
Accurate PassesKristen McNabb103 · 115 PASS, 0 BCC
Defensive InterventionsMimi Van Zanten12 · 3 TKLW, 6 DUELW
SavesSandra Paños3 · 4 SOGA, 1.28 xGC
San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage Result Summary
San Diego Wave FC won San Diego Wave FC 2–1 North Carolina Courage away from 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.
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.
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.
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 San Diego Wave FC 2026 schedule announcement and the North Carolina Courage 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, San Diego Wave FC has 2 wins, North Carolina Courage has 0 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 1–2 San Diego Wave FC on September 12, 2026.
September 12, 2026: North Carolina Courage vs San Diego Wave FC
North Carolina Courage 1–2 San Diego Wave FC
Snapdragon Stadium
Open the other meeting →October 17, 2026: San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage
San Diego Wave FC 2–1 North Carolina Courage
WakeMed Soccer Park
San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage 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.
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 W W W L.
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 L L W.
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 San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage 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.
San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage FAQ
What was the San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage score?
The recorded final score was San Diego Wave FC 2–1 North Carolina Courage on October 17, 2026.
Where can I watch San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage?
The current schedule lists NWSL+. Availability, subscription requirements and international rights can vary by service and location.
Where is San Diego Wave FC vs North Carolina Courage being played?
The listed venue is WakeMed Soccer Park, at Cary, North Carolina, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.
Do San Diego Wave FC and North Carolina Courage meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 1–2 San Diego Wave FC on September 12, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 99 commentary updates
Match ends, North Carolina Courage 1, San Diego Wave 2.
Second Half ends, North Carolina Courage 1, San Diego Wave 2.
Attempt saved. Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Kailen Sheridan (North Carolina Courage). Assisted by Amelia Donna Van Zanten with a cross.
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Foul by Amelia Donna Van Zanten (San Diego Wave).
Carly Wickenheiser (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Kristen McNabb.
Attempt blocked. Vilde Bøe Risa (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is blocked. Assisted by Ashley Sanchez.
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
Brooklyn Courtnall (San Diego Wave) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Bia Gomes (North Carolina Courage).
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort replaces Erica Parkinson.
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Natalie Jacobs.
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Brooklyn Courtnall replaces Gia Corley.
Goal! North Carolina Courage 1, San Diego Wave 2. Vilde Bøe Risa (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ashley Sanchez.
Attempt blocked. Barbara Bonansea (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gia Corley.
Attempt blocked. Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
Attempt saved. Ludmila (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Kailen Sheridan (North Carolina Courage). Assisted by Gia Corley with a through ball.
Attempt saved. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sandra Paños (San Diego Wave). Assisted by Vilde Bøe Risa.
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Laila Harbert replaces Kimmi Ascanio.
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Barbara Bonansea replaces Melanie Barcenas.
Attempt missed. Bia Gomes (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Shinomi Koyama.
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Kristen McNabb.
Foul by Kristen McNabb (San Diego Wave).
Erica Parkinson (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Offside, North Carolina Courage. Bia Gomes is caught offside.
Attempt blocked. Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Ella Hase replaces Feli Rauch.
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Vilde Bøe Risa replaces Evelyn Ijeh.
Attempt missed. Ludmila (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Laurina Fazer.