The Portland Thorns and San Diego Wave are kicking off another stacked midweek slate, as the NWSL looks to squeeze in matchdays ahead of June’s midseason World Cup break.
Tonight’s lineup is primed to shake up the NWSL standings, as No. 1 San Diego and No. 2 Portland square off with just two points between them.
“We know what San Diego is good at. I think they have been the best team in the league thus far,” said Thorns manager Robert Vilahamn.
The Wave won the pair’s first 2026 meeting 3-1 last month. San Diego is subsequently displaying confidence, especially after last weekend’s 3-2 comeback win over Denver
“We focus on our performances and the score will take care of itself,” said Wave head coach Jonas Eidevall. “We’re always performance focused.”
However, fans hoping to see a USWNT showdown between Portland’s Sophia Wilson and San Diego’s Catarina Macario have to wait. The former Chelsea attacker remains sidelined with a December 2025 heel injury.
How to Watch Portland vs San Diego in NWSL Midweek Action
The Portland Thorns hosts the San Diego Wave tonight at 10 PM ET, live on CBS Sports.
