San Diego Wave FC Hosts Chicago Stars FC this Saturday Night
SAN DIEGO (March 26, 2026) — Filmogaz.com reports that San Diego Wave FC will face Chicago Stars FC at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, March 28. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. PT. The game will be televised live on ION.
Milestone and match setup
This fixture marks the Wave’s 100th regular season match. It is also their third match within seven days. Fans can expect a lively atmosphere at Snapdragon Stadium.
Series background
San Diego dominated the 2025 meetings with Chicago. The Wave won both matches by a combined 9-1 scoreline, posting results of 3-0 and 6-1. That nine-goal total followed a year when San Diego failed to score against Chicago.
Recent form
San Diego arrives on a two-game winning streak. They beat Utah Royals 2-1 on the road and followed with a 3-1 home victory over Portland Thorns FC.
In the Portland match, Dudinha opened the scoring in the second minute. Pietra Tordin equalized shortly after with a solo run from midfield. Rookie Lia Godfrey converted a rebound in the 27th minute to restore the lead.
Ken za Dali set up substitute Melanie Barcenas in the 82nd minute. Barcenas finished from a rebound to secure the 3-1 result. The match was San Diego’s first win in front of their home crowd this season.
Chicago comes off a 3-0 loss to Orlando Pride on March 25. Orlando scored in the 13th, 22nd, and 35th minutes. Earlier, the Stars had beaten Kansas City Current 2-1 on March 22, extending their home unbeaten streak to nine matches.
Players to watch
- Dudinha — Scoring in back-to-back matches and providing early threats.
- Lia Godfrey — Rookie forward with consecutive goals this season.
- Melanie Barcenas — Recently added her first goal of the campaign.
- Tessa Dellarose — Opened the scoring in the win over Kansas City.
- Jordyn Huitema — Team game-winner, tied as Chicago’s top scorer.
How to follow the match
The club hosts this weekend fixture at Snapdragon Stadium. Kickoff time is 5:45 p.m. PT and the broadcast partner is ION.
Local supporters should note the short turnaround between matches. Media and fans will monitor fitness and lineup decisions closely.
Filmogaz.com will provide updates and postmatch coverage after the final whistle.
