The San Diego Wave FC opened their 2026 NWSL season at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, March 14, falling 1-0 to the Houston Dash in a tight match that highlighted both the talent on the field and the enthusiasm of the local fanbase.

The match drew a strong crowd to the stadium in Mission Valley, where fans celebrated the return of top-level women's soccer to San Diego after the Wave's successful run in recent seasons. Despite the loss, players and coaches expressed optimism heading into the rest of the season.

The Wave had entered the 2026 season with high expectations after several strong campaigns, having established themselves as one of the premier franchises in the National Women's Soccer League. The home opener loss is a setback, but NWSL seasons are long and Saturday's result leaves plenty of time for the club to find their footing.

Fans hoping to catch future Wave home matches can check the team's schedule at sandiegowavefc.com. Snapdragon Stadium, located at 2101 Stadium Way in San Diego, is also accessible via the MTS Green Line trolley.