After winning four out of five matches, the San Diego Wave are currently on top of the NWSL standings.
While the team’s early success can be attributed to a variety of factors, the Wave’s ability to adapt to their circumstances has played a large part in this. Here’s a closer look at how they varied their tactics against the North Carolina Courage and beat the current Challenge Cup champions.
The Formations
The Wave have employed a variety of formations this season. As per Wyscout, San Diego usually lines up in the shape of a 4-3-1-2, as they’ve fielded that lineup around 60% of the time.