For the first time this NWSL regular season, the San Diego Wave FC have lost back-to-back games. Their first loss at home came two weeks ago against the Kansas City Current. Their second consecutive loss came last Saturday against the Orlando Pride. As a result, the Wave are now in third place as the Houston Dash have surpassed them in the standings.
Here’s a look at what went wrong during that game and how they can hopefully turn it around for the next match.
Formations
San Diego (4-3-3): Sheridan; McNabb, Girma, Riehl, Westphal; Van Egmond, Kornieck, Johnson; Turnbow, Ali, Morgan
Orlando Pride (4-2-3-1): McLeod; Strom, Pressley, Oyster, Jiménez; Listro, Villacorta, Abello; Dougherty, Tymrak, Doyle
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As the game progressed, the Pride would make a few tactical changes.