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Tactical Analysis: How the San Diego Wave beat Angel City FC

The San Diego Wave secured their first-ever win as a team against Angel City FC before the recent international break. The Wave trounced their cross-freeway rivals by a score of 4-2 and best of all, they did it in front of a nationwide audience. Though the win was fraught with flaws, it should still be heralded for how remarkable it was.

Here’s a breakdown of how the Wave won this game.

The Formations

Both San Diego and Angel City lined up in similar formations, as both teams took the field in a 4-2-3-1 formation.