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San Diego Wave FC Announces 2023 FIFA World Cup Watch Parties and Activations

Published on July 13, 2023 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
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San Diego Wave FC today announced details surrounding the club's watch parties and activations around the 2023 FIFA World Cup.

Watch parties are being hosted for two of the United States' group stage matches: USA vs. Vietnam (Friday, July 21 - 6:00 p.m. PT) and USA vs. Netherlands (Wednesday, July 26 - 6:00 p.m. PT).

The opening group stage match on July 21 will take place at Novo Brazil Brewing in Otay Ranch. Following the USWNT match, San Diego Wave takes on the Portland Thorns at 7:30 p.m. PT in the team's final stretch of UKG Challenge Cup group stage matches. The Wave's signature "La Ola" will be available for a special price of $5.

On July 26, the Wave will host a watch party at Guava Beach Bar & Grill in Mission Beach as the USWNT takes on the Netherlands.

Additional watch parties, details and activations will continue to be added throughout the World Cup.

Exclusive Merchandise, Prizes & Giveaways

Throughout the city, San Diego Wave will have a presence at local pubs and restaurants. Exclusive coasters can be found and scanned for a chance to win a signed Alex Morgan jersey, along with additional prizes including tickets to the club's World Cup Welcome Back Night on Sunday, Sept. 3.

Limited-edition USWNT and San Diego Wave co-branded "One Nation. One Team" merchandise is also available here for purchase.

World Cup Waves

Morgan, recently named co-captain of the USWNT, is attending her fourth FIFA World Cup representing the USA, while Girma is embarking on her first-ever World Cup. Morgan is entering the tournament with 207 appearances, 121 goals and 49 assists for the USA. Girma made her senior debut with the USWNT in April 2022 and has since become a constant player, registering 16 appearances at the centerback position.

In addition, Kailen Sheridan, the 2022 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year, will return to the World Cup for the second time with Canada, taking on Nigeria on Thursday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. PT.

Forward Sofia Jakobsson, a veteran for Sweden, is entering her fourth World Cup with 144 caps and 23 goals, including four goals in World Cup matches. Jakobsson and Sweden start their run on Saturday, July 22, against South Africa at 10:00 p.m. PT.

Midfielder Emily van Egmond, one of eight women to reach 100 caps for Australia, will be representing the host country in the World Cup for the fourth time. Australia kicks off on July 20, against the Republic of Ireland at 3:00 a.m. PT.

2023 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Schedule For USA, Australia, Canada, and Sweden

Date Teams Time (PT) Broadcast

July 20 Australia vs. Republic of Ireland 3:00 a.m. FOX

July 20 Canada vs. Nigeria 7:30 p.m. FOX

July 21 USA vs. Vietnam 6:00 p.m. FOX

July 22 Sweden vs. South Africa 10:00 p.m. FS1

July 26 Canada vs. Republic of Ireland 5:00 a.m. FS1

July 26 USA vs. Netherlands 6:00 p.m. FOX

July 27 Australia vs. Nigeria 3:00 a.m. FS1

July 29 Sweden vs. Italy 12:30 a.m. FS1

July 31 Australia vs. Canada 3:00 a.m. FOX

Aug. 1 USA vs. Portugal 12:00 a.m. FOX

Aug. 2 Sweden vs. Argentina 12:00 a.m. FOX

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