San Diego Wave FC have clinched second place in the NWSL Shield race following the conclusion of the regular season, earning the right to host the Utah Royals in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs.
The Wave's final regular-season match took place on November 1, 2026, at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, where defender Amelia Donna van Zanten scored a goal against Bay FC. The result helped determine the final standings, positioning San Diego as the second seed.
The quarterfinal matchup against the Utah Royals will be played at the Wave's home venue, with the date and time to be announced by the league.
