The Wave has earned points in nine of its past 10 league matches, going 6-1-3 over that span. Their play has helped them stay in contention for home-field advantage in the playoffs. San Diego is currently fourth in the NWSL, one point ahead of the Seattle Reign for fifth.

San Diego FC secured a 2-0 road win against Sporting KC to maintain their Western Conference lead, while the San Diego Wave settled for a 1-1 draw after conceding late to Angel City.

Alanna Kennedy scores a late equalizer off a header in the second minute of stoppage time in Angel City's 1-1 tie with rival San Diego.

Angel City FC has three wins in the first seven games and is unbeaten in five against San Diego, heading into Saturday’s clash.

Just as the Wave looked to be securing a first home win over Angel City since 2022, Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir sent in a cross and Kennedy leapt highest in the box to head home and make it 1-1 in the second minute of stoppage time. The goal was Kennedy’s first for Angel City.