San Diego Wave FC v Utah Royals

NWSL

Full time

San Diego Wave FC

4–2

Utah Royals

Match events

San Diego Wave FCUtah Royals

1st half

GoalGoal! 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.
4'1–0
29'1–1
GoalGoal! 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.
GoalGoal! 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.
40'2–1
Half-time2–1

2nd half

Highlights

1:17San Diego Wave FC vs. Utah Royals - Game HighlightsESPN0:38Trinity Byars scores in the 4'ESPN0:54Mina Tanaka scores goal for Utah RoyalsESPN0:46Melanie Barcenas scores goal for San Diego Wave FCESPN0:53Mina Tanaka scores in the 47'ESPN

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News and reaction

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Match report

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Match details

Date: Saturday 22 August 2026
Started: 12:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California
Competition: NWSL
Officials: Elton García (Referee)

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