2023 NWSL Shield Champions San Diego Wave host a strong OL Reignoutfit in the NWSL Playoff semi-finals with both sides competing to reach the finals.
Despite being the Shield holders, San Diego Wave have lost four different contests against OL Reign this season and they'll be wary of leaving the field with another similar result. Alex Morgan and Jaedyn Shaw bagged a goal a piece to guide the Waves to the Shield as they finished the regular campaign sitting at the summit of the NWSL.
While OL Reign would be vying to march through to the next round, the fixture could serve as the last time Megan Rapinoe's fans watch her on the football pitch. With the American legend touted to retire this term, OL Reign can give her the best farewell by making it through to the next round. The Bold enter the contest on the back of a victory against Angel City and have also beaten their rivals four times this season, a streak they would be aiming to extend.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
San Diego Wave vs Reign kick-off time
| Date: | November 5, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 10:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | Snapdragon Stadium |
San Diego Waves will host OL Reign at the Snapdragon Stadium with kick-off at 10:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm PT for the fans watching from the USA.
How to watch San Diego Wave vs Reign online - TV channels & live streams
 | Fubo | Watch here |
 | CBS Sports Network | Watch here |
The NWSL fixture between San Diego Wave and OL Reign will be available to stream on Fubo TV and CBS Sports Network. For live updates viewers can also visit GOAL's Live Match Centre.
Team news & squads
San Diego Wave team news
USWNT legend Alex Morgan will be vying to lead the line for San Diego Wave and add to her tally of seven goals this season she has bagged in the NWSL.
Defender Naomi Girma is running to become the defender of the year in the NWSL and the centre-back will play a massive role in her side's bid for glory.
San Diego Wave Predicted XI: Sheridan; Westphal, Dahlkemper, Girma, Pogach; Kornieck, Van Egmond; Carusa, Shaw, Doniak; Morgan
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Sheridan, Couey |
| Defenders: | Westphal, Dahlkemper, Girma, Pogach, Riehl |
| Midfielders: | Kornieck, Van Egmond, Carusa, Shaw, Doniak, Colaprico, Enge, Howard |
| Forwards: | Morgan, Hill, Jakobsson, Barcenas, Ali |
Reign team news
With Alex Morgan leading the Wave's line, her international counterpart Megan Rapinoe would be looking to take charge of Reign's forward battery. With 4 goals and 5 assists this term, the veteran has guided Reign to a scintillating campaign.
Veronica Latsko scored a winner late in the clash against Angel City back in mid-October and the American international will have a massive role supporting Rapinoe.
OL Reign Predicted XI: Dickey; Huerta, Cook, Barnes, McClernon; Sonnett, Quinn; Latsko, Fishlock, Rapinoe; Huitema
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Dickey, Ivory |
| Defenders: | Huerta, Cook, Barnes, McClernon, Hiatt, Brown |
| Midfielders: | Sonnett, Quinn, Latsko, Fishlock, Stanton, Lavelle, Angelina, Van der Jagt, |
| Forwards: | Rapinoe, Huitema, Balcer, Bennett |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2023 | Reign 1-0 San Diego Wave | NWSL Challenge Cup |
| 25 Jun 2023 | San Diego Wave 1-2 Reign | NWSL |
| 1 Jun 2023 | San Diego Wave 0-3 Reign | NWSL Challenge Cup |
| 16 Apr 2023 | Reign 1-0 San Diego Wave | NWSL |
| 13 Jun 2022 | San Diego Wave 1-1 Reign | NWSL |