Before the match: San Diego Wave vs NC Courage

San Diego Wave FC vs. North Carolina Courage: Key Clash in the NWSL

This Sunday, May 25th, Snapdragon Stadium will be the stage for an exciting matchup between San Diego Wave FC and North Carolina Courage, part of the 2025 NWSL regular season. The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. (local time) and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.

Current Standings

San Diego Wave FC comes into the match with a strong performance, sitting near the top of the table with 17 points from 5 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. Meanwhile, North Carolina Courage has 12 points, with 3 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses.

Key Players

San Diego Wave FC:

• Kimmi Ascanio (Midfielder): Has scored 3 goals in 9 matches, being a key player in midfield.

• Delphine Cascarino (Forward): With 2 goals in 9 games, she provides speed and creativity in attack.

• Giselle Corley (Midfielder): Has contributed 2 goals in 8 matches, showing consistency in her performance.

North Carolina Courage:

• Alyssa Sánchez (Midfielder): Leads the team with 2 goals in 9 matches, essential in playmaking.

• Manaka Matsukubo (Midfielder): Has scored 2 goals in 9 games, standing out for her vision and accuracy.

• Ryan Williams (Defender): With 1 goal and 1 assist in 9 matches, she contributes both defensively and offensively.

A Special Match

This game will be especially emotional due to the return of Jaedyn Shaw to Snapdragon Stadium, now wearing the colors of North Carolina Courage. Shaw, who made her professional debut with San Diego Wave FC at 17 years old, was transferred to the Courage in January 2025.