San Diego Wave FC v Chicago Stars FC

NWSL

Full time

San Diego Wave FC

2–0

Chicago Stars FC

Match events

San Diego Wave FCChicago Stars FC

1st half

Half-time0–0

2nd half

53'
Yellow cardBrianna Pinto (Chicago Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
GoalGoal! San Diego Wave 1, Chicago Stars 0. Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Dudinha.
56'1–0
60'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Stars. Kathrin Hendrich replaces Brianna Pinto.
60'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Stars. Leilanni Nesbeth replaces Jenna Bike.
60'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Stars. Nádia Gomes replaces Ivonne Chacón.
SubstitutionSubstitution, San Diego Wave. Melanie Barcenas replaces Lia Godfrey.
62'
SubstitutionSubstitution, San Diego Wave. Gabi Portilho replaces Ludmila.
62'
68'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Stars. Emma Egizii replaces Jameese Joseph.
SubstitutionSubstitution, San Diego Wave. Kiki Pickett replaces Mimi Van Zanten.
71'
GoalGoal! San Diego Wave 2, Chicago Stars 0. Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Dudinha.
72'2–0
SubstitutionSubstitution, San Diego Wave. Nya Harrison replaces Perle Morroni.
86'
SubstitutionSubstitution, San Diego Wave. Jordan Fusco replaces Dudinha.
87'
87'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Chicago Stars. Micayla Johnson replaces Ryan Gareis.
Full-time2–0

Highlights

1:17San Diego Wave FC vs. Chicago Stars - Game HighlightsESPN0:26Lia Godfrey slots in the goal for San Diego Wave FCESPN0:20Alyssa Naeher makes a great saveESPN0:33Kimmi Ascanio hits the frameESPN

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Match report

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Match details

Date: Sunday 29 March 2026
Started: 11:45 am AEDT
Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California
Competition: NWSL
Officials: Servando Berna Rico (Referee)
Crowd: 12,810

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