San Diego Wave W vs Orlando Pride W: NWSL Group Stage Match Preview

Match Context

San Diego Wave W host Orlando Pride W at Snapdragon Stadium on 2026-05-24 in NWSL Women Group Stage action. The Wave come in sitting 2nd with 22 points and a goal difference of 5 after 11 matches, while Orlando Pride W are 11th on 11 points with a goal difference of -2 from 10 games.

San Diego Wave W Availability

There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions listed for San Diego Wave W. All registered players are expected to be available, including key attacking contributors Dudinha and L. E. Godfrey. Dudinha (4 goals, 4 assists) is a major creative force, while L. E. Godfrey (4 goals, 2 assists) adds significant goal threat from midfield.

Orlando Pride W Availability

Orlando Pride W also have no reported absences through injury or suspension. Star forward B. Banda, the league’s leading scorer with 8 goals, is available and will be central to Orlando’s attacking plans. Midfielder H. McCutcheon, who has contributed 2 goals and 2 assists, is likewise expected to feature.

Impact Summary

With no sidelined players confirmed for either side, both coaches can rely on their full squads. San Diego Wave W retain the combined attacking output of Dudinha and L. E. Godfrey (8 goals, 6 assists), while Orlando Pride W travel with B. Banda and H. McCutcheon providing 10 goals and 4 assists between them, setting up a potentially open attacking contest.