San Diego Wave FC secured a playoff berth with a dominant 6-1 victory against Chicago Stars FC at Snapdragon Stadium on October 14, 2023. The Wave’s explosive offensive performance propelled them into the postseason, marking a significant milestone in the club’s young history.
This result guarantees san Diego Wave FC a place in the 2023 NWSL Playoffs, representing a crucial step forward for the franchise as they compete for a championship title. The Wave entered the match needing a positive result to solidify their playoff position, and they delivered emphatically, showcasing their attacking prowess and securing their spot amongst the league’s elite.
San Diego controlled the match from the outset, registering 20 total shots and seven on target, compared to Chicago’s eight shots and four on target. The Wave also dominated possession with 61% of the ball.
The Wave’s starting lineup included Sheridan (GK), Morroni, McNabb, Wesley, Lundkvist, Dali, Fazer, Corley, Ascanio, Dudinha, and Cascarino. Substitutions were made throughout the second half, with McMahon, Leon, Harrison, fusco, and Robbe entering the game. Chicago stars FC’s starting eleven featured Naeher (GK), Angel, Staab, Hendrich, Malham, Maitane, Hayashi, Grosso, Gomes, Ludmila, and Schlegel, with Anderson, Franklin, Chacón, and Joseph later appearing as substitutes.
The final statistics highlighted San Diego’s dominance: 5 corners to Chicago’s 2, 9 fouls committed by San Diego against 11 by Chicago, 3 offsides for San Diego and 2 for Chicago, and a striking 0 saves for san Diego compared to 5 for Chicago.
