San Diego Wave earn second in NWSL Shield, set to host Utah
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 3:37 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
San Diego Wave FC secured second place in the 2026 NWSL Shield race, finishing with 58 points after a 1-0 win over Bay FC in San Jose on November 1. Mimi Van Zanten scored the decisive goal in the ninth minute with an assist from Kenza Dali. Gotham FC claimed the Shield title with a victory over the Utah Royals. The Wave will host the seventh-seeded Royals in the quarterfinals on November 6 at Snapdragon Stadium, having won both prior meetings this season. San Diego has not lost in its last seven matches and set new club records for wins and points this season.
- •Wave finish second in NWSL Shield with 58 points.
- •Mimi Van Zanten scores early in the 1-0 victory.
- •Gotham FC wins the Shield, finishing three points ahead.
- •Wave will host Utah Royals in quarterfinals on November 6.
- •San Diego holds a seven-match unbeaten streak.
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Wave finish second in NWSL Shield race after Bay FC win, set to host Utah in quarterfinals
"San Diego Wave FC finished second in the 2026 NWSL Shield race after defeating Bay FC 1-0 on the road at PayPal Park on Decision Day.
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