San Diego Wave FC's 2026 season got off to a tough start as they suffered a 1-0 loss to Houston in a NWSL match on March 14, 2026, at Snapdragon Stadium. The Wave FC had a strong 70% possession but were unable to capitalize on their chances. Houston's 30% possession was enough to secure the win. The match was marked by 9 shots on goal for the Wave FC and 2 for Houston. The Wave FC's bench made several substitutions, including K. Faasse, L. Ullmark, Y. Ryan, D. Colaprico, S. Puntigam, K. Rader, and M. Robbe. The match officials were led by Muhammad Hassan. The attendance at Snapdragon Stadium was 14,078.