SAN DIEGO (Oct. 25, 2026) \u2013San Diego Wave FC (17-8-4, 55 points) played to a 2-2 draw against Boston Legacy FC (9-14-6, 33 points) on Sunday afternoon at Snapdragon Stadium. Gia Corley scored her fourth goal of the season, while a Boston own goal gave San Diego a second-half lead before the visitors found a late equalizer.<\/p>\n
San Diego controlled much of the attacking play in the opening half, creating several opportunities through Melanie Barcenas, Trinity Byars, and Kenza Dali. The Wave appeared to break through in the 34th minute when Lia Godfrey converted a rebound following consecutive saves on efforts from Byars and Barcenas. However, the goal was disallowed for offside following a VAR review, sending the teams into halftime scoreless.<\/p>\n
Boston opened the scoring in the 48th minute when Annie Karich converted a rebound after Sandra Pa\u00f1os made the initial save. San Diego responded just three minutes later when Barcenas cut inside from the right and found Corley, who fired a shot across the goalkeeper and off the inside of the post to level the match at 1-1.<\/p>\n
The Wave completed the turnaround in the 54th minute following another attacking sequence initiated by Barcenas. The midfielder found Mimi Van Zanten, who played Kenza Dali into space on the right. Dali sent a ball across the face of goal that resulted in a Boston own goal, giving San Diego a 2-1 advantage.<\/p>\n
Boston found the equalizer in the 73rd minute through Alba Ca\u00f1o. Despite San Diego\u2019s late pressure, the match ended 2-2, marking the Wave\u2019s first draw at Snapdragon Stadium since Aug. 9, 2025.<\/p>\n
Next on the schedule: San Diego Wave FC will close out the 2026 regular season on the road against Bay FC at PayPal Park on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. PT. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN as part of NWSL Decision Day, with the Wave entering the final match of the regular season with the NWSL Shield still on the line.<\/p>\n
Social: Twitter \u2013\u00a0@sandiegowavefc<\/a>\u00a0| Instagram \u2013\u00a0@sandiegowavefc<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n Player Notes:\u00a0<\/p>\n Gia Corley scored her fourth goal of the season to equalize the match at 1-1 in the 51st minute. Match Notes:\u00a0<\/p>\n Wave FC set a new club record with 43 goals scored in a regular season, with one match remaining. Goals by Half:<\/p>\n Team San Diego Wave Boston Legacy Scoring Summary:\u00a0<\/p>\n Minute 48\u2032 51\u2032 54\u2032 73\u2032 Misconduct Summary:<\/p>\n Minute 93\u2032 93\u2032 Boxscore:\u00a0<\/p>\n Team San Diego Wave FC Boston Legacy San Diego Wave FC Lineup: GK Sandra Pa\u00f1os, D Perle Morroni, D Kristen McNabb, D Kennedy Wesley \u00a9, D Mimi Van Zanten (M Tatum Wynalda 84\u2032), M Kimmi Ascanio (Laila Harbert 78\u2019), M Kenza Dali, M Gia Corley (Ludmila 68\u2019), F Lia Godfrey (Laurina Fazer 68\u2019), F Melanie Barcenas (Barbara Bonansea 78\u2019), F Trinity Byars<\/p>\n Unused Substitutes: GK Luisa Agudelo, D Brooklyn Courtnall, D Nya Harrison, M Gabi Portilho<\/p>\n Head Coach: Jonas Eidevall\u00a0<\/p>\n Boston Legacy Lineup: GK Laurel Ivory, D Lilly Reale (Nicki Hernandez 46\u2032), D Deja Davis, D La\u00eds Araujo, D Bianca St-Georges \u00a9, M Annie Karich (Gift Monday 76\u2032), M Alba Ca\u00f1o, M Barbara Olivieri (Aleigh Gambone 46\u2032), F Sarah Schupansky (Ella Stevens 83\u2032), F A\u00efssata Traor\u00e9, F Amanda Gutierres (Nichelle Prince 57\u2032)<\/p>\n Unused Substitutes:\u00a0Hannah Stambaugh, Jorelyn Carbali, Josefine, Hasbo, Samantha Smith<\/p>\n Head Coach: Filipa Pat\u00e3o<\/p>\n Attendance: 15,701<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\nCorley has recorded all five of her goal contributions (four goals, one assist) over her last six matches.
\nMelanie Barcenas recorded her second assist of the season in the 54th minute.
\nDefenders Kennedy Wesley and Kristen McNabb started their 29th consecutive match of the season, with both playing all 90 minutes.
\nWesley has started every match and played every minute this season.<\/p>\n
\nSan Diego Wave FC holds a 2-8-1\u00a0record when conceding the opening goal this season.
\nSan Diego have a 44-1-7 record\u00a0when scoring two or more goals in a regular season match.<\/p>\n
\n1st Half
\n2nd Half
\nFinal<\/p>\n
\n0
\n2
\n2<\/p>\n
\n0
\n2
\n2<\/p>\n
\nTeam
\nGoalscorer
\nAssisted by<\/p>\n
\nBoston Legacy
\nAnnie Karich (1)<\/p>\n
\nSan Diego Wave
\nGia Corley (4)
\nMelanie Barcenas (2)<\/p>\n
\nSan Diego Wave
\nLa\u00eds Ara\u00fajo (Own Goal)<\/p>\n
\nBoston Legacy
\nAlba Ca\u00f1o (5)
\nAleigh Gambone (2)<\/p>\n
\nTeam
\nPlayer
\nCard<\/p>\n
\nBoston Legacy
\nLaurel Ivory
\nYellow<\/p>\n
\nSan Diego Wave
\nKenza Dali
\nYellow<\/p>\n
\nS
\nSOG
\nSaves
\nCorners
\nFouls
\nOffsides
\nPoss.<\/p>\n
\n13
\n4
\n3
\n3
\n6
\n2
\n59%<\/p>\n
\n11
\n5
\n3
\n2
\n13
\n1
\n41%<\/p>\n