San Diego Wave FC Return Home to Host Orlando Pride San Diego Wave FC will host the Orlando Pride at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, May 24, in a crucial NWSL matchup. The game is set for a 4:00 p.m. PT kickoff and will be broadcast live on Victory+. The two teams have a storied history, with the Pride maintaining an edge in their eight previous encounters across all competitions. The Pride’s 5-1-2 record against the Wave includes a recent victory on September 26, 2025, when they defeated the Wave 2-1 at Snapdragon Stadium. That game saw Orlando take an early lead through Lizbeth Ovalle in the eighth minute, but the Wave responded with a goal from Dudinha just two minutes later. Orlando reclaimed the lead in the 54th minute via a strike from Carson Pickett, securing the win. Despite their recent success against the Wave, the Pride have struggled to maintain consistency in recent weeks, with their latest match ending in a 3-1 loss to Denver Summit FC on May 16. San Diego enters the match following a 2-2 draw against the Houston Dash on May 20 at Shell Energy Stadium. The Wave took an early lead in the 20th minute when Dudinha scored after receiving a pass from Lia Godfrey and striking from distance to the far post. Houston equalized in the 70th minute through Kate Faasse before taking the lead in the 89th minute on a strike from Kat Rader. However, San Diego found a late equalizer in stoppage time when Trinity Byars capitalized on a rebound in extra time. The draw highlights the Wave’s attacking prowess, as they have attempted 152 shots through the season’s opening stretch, 73 more than their opponents—a margin exceeding that of any other NWSL team. Orlando’s recent performance has been marked by inconsistency, as evidenced by their 3-1 loss to Denver Summit FC on May 16.#snapdragon_stadium #victory #nws_l #san_diego_wave_fc #orlando_pride
