The upcoming NWSL clash between the San Diego Waves and the North Carolina Courage has to be one of the most bittersweet games of the season. All eyes will be on USWNT legend Alex Morgan, who will take to the pitch for one last time. This is surely a bittersweet moment for all the fans who saw Morgan grow from a small power forward to one of the legends of the game. While the San Diego Waves will be eager to send their icon off with a win, it’s unlikely that North Carolina Courage will let them have a walk in the park.

Things haven’t gone well for the San Diego Waves this season, with the team stagnating in the bottom half of the standings. Morgan’s side is 12th in the league standings and will need all the luck when they face North Carolina Courage at their home ground. The team could rely on the massive support from their fans, who would like to see Alex Morgan in action for one last run.

San Diego Wave vs. North Carolina Courage: Head to Head

The two sides have faced each other on four different occasions. The last meeting between the two sides ended in a goalless draw. San Diego Wave holds an upper hand over their opponents with 2 wins, while North Carolina Courage is yet to bag a single win over Alex Morgan’s side.

San Diego Wave Vs. North Carolina Courage: Team News & Expected Starting XI

Both teams are likely to field their best team for the fixture. North Carolina has the chance to consolidate their place in the upper half of the standings with a win and will give their all to walk away with the win. Meanwhile, with Alex Morgan set to take to the field for one last time, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the team give their all for their longtime icon.

SD Wave predicted playing XI: (4-2-3-1) Sheridan; Lundkvist, Wesley, Girma, McNabb; Van Egmond, Doniak; Barcenas, Sanchez, Cascarino; Morgan.

NC Courage predicted playing XI: (4-3-3) Murphy; Williams, Kurtz, Berkely, Weatherholt; Miura, Sanchez, O’Sullivan; Vine, Pickett, Hopkins.

San Diego Wave vs. North Carolina Courage: When and Where to Watch Alex Morgan’s Retirement Game

The highly anticipated match between San Diego and North Carolina will be played at Snapdragon Stadium, with the kickoff scheduled at 8:00 PM EST. Fans at home can catch the live coverage of the fixture on CBS Sports, Paramount+, ESPN 2, Amazon Prime, and NWSL+.