This Sunday, San Diego Wave FC will host North Carolina Courage at Snapdragon Stadium in a highly anticipated NWSL match. Scheduled for May 25, at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET, this fixture has potential implications for the NWSL standings, with San Diego currently holding 17 points (5-2-2 record) compared to North Carolina’s 12 points (3-3-3 record).
The rivalry between these two teams has been competitive, with both sides evenly matched in their six past regular-season encounters—each boasting two victories and two draws. The last meeting saw North Carolina narrowly defeat San Diego 2-1 in October.
San Diego comes into the match on a five-game unbeaten streak, most recently securing a 1-0 victory against Gotham FC. The Courage is also in good form, having gone four games without defeat after a strong 2-0 performance against the Chicago Stars.
Kimmi Ascanio, a standout 17-year-old forward for San Diego, leads the team with three goals this season and has been instrumental in their recent successes. Under new management from Jonas Eidevall, the Wave are showcasing impressive possession and passing accuracy stats, contributing to their strong league position.
In addition to player performances, the match carries emotional weight for Jaedyn Shaw, who previously played for the Wave and will now face her former team as part of the Courage. This return adds an extra layer of excitement to the matchup.
For fans looking to watch the game, it will be available on Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, and Fubo, providing several options for online streaming.
This matchup not only promises high-level soccer but could pave the way for the Wave to further solidify their position in the league while challenging the Courage to maintain their momentum. Given both teams’ recent form, supporters can expect an exciting game that may influence the trajectory of the season moving forward.