Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC Open NWSL Season with SoCal Rivalry and Community Support

The teams will honor Southern California wildfire relief efforts in a match highlighting new rosters, coaches, and shared resilience.

Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC will kick off the 2025 NWSL season at BMO Stadium on Sunday, with the match airing on ESPN2 at 6:50 PM EDT.
Both teams are collaborating on Angel City’s 'Seats of Strength' initiative, providing tickets for first responders and wildfire-affected individuals, with Angel City matching all ticket purchases.
Players will wear 'L.A. Strong' T-shirts during the national anthem to show solidarity with wildfire victims and first responders, while San Diego Wave jerseys feature fire-rescue department patches.
Angel City enters the season under interim head coach Sam Laity, while the Wave, led by Jonas Eidevall, have added 12 new players, including international signings.
Angel City star Sydney Leroux announced a temporary leave from soccer to focus on her mental health, emphasizing her intention to return in the future.