May 17, 2022 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) – San Diego Wave FC News Release
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – San Diego Wave Fútbol Club (3-0-0) continues to make history as they won their third-straight match to begin their inaugural season, 2-1, over the Chicago Red Stars (1-1-0) in front of 5,000 fans on Sunday afternoon at Torero Stadium. Alex Morgan converted a penalty kick in the 56th minute for her fifth goal in her last two matches, while Kaleigh Riehl added what turned out to be the game-winner in the 89th minute off of a set piece from Kelsey Turnbow.
Wave FC, who recorded back-to-back shutouts to begin the season, held the Chicago Red Stars scoreless until a 90th minute goal by Ava Cook brought the margin to one goal. San Diego’s defense overall held Chicago to nine total shots, only three of which were on frame. Conversely, the Wave FC attack racked up 19 shots and were consistent in their high attack. Sofia Jakobsson pushed the Red Stars defense to the breaking point early in the second half when she drew a foul in the box to set up Morgan’s penalty kick goal for the lead.
Riehl, who scored the first-ever goal in club history against Angel City in the Challenge Cup, found herself alone in the box on a designed set piece when the ball arrived in from Turnbow. After controlling the ball with her chest, Riehl slotted the ball into the right corner of the net to give Wave a 2-0 advantage in the 89th.
San Diego will take their historic three-game winning streak on the road to Kentucky when they face Racing Louisville FC on Wednesday at 4:30pm PT. It begins a stretch of four-straight road matches before the club returns home to Torero Stadium on June 8th vs. Portland Thorns FC.
Wave FC Goals: Alex Morgan (56′), Kaleigh Riehl (89′)
Chicago Red Stars Goals: Ava Cook (90′)
Misconduct Summary: Jodie Taylor (yellow card), Kailen Sheridan (yellow card)
Wave FC starting lineup:
Goalkeeper: Kailen Sheridan
Defenders: Kaleigh Riehl, Tegan McGrady, Christen Westphal,…