October 21, 2022 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) – San Diego Wave FC News Release
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – San Diego Wave Fútbol Club continues playoff action on Sunday, Oct. 23, against the Portland Thorns for the NWSL Semi-Final, kicking off at 2 p.m. PT. While the team battles it out in Portland, Oregon, San Diego Wave FC will host a free Semi-Final Watch Party at Snapdragon Stadium for supporters to cheer on the players to the next round.
As the first expansion team in league history to make the NWSL playoffs, Wave FC continues its first playoff run and looks for a spot in the NWSL Final in Washington D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 29. San Diego Wave FC punched its ticket to the Semi-Finals with a 2-1 victory over Chicago Red Stars last Sunday, Oct. 16. The team fought back from a one-goal deficit with a 67th-minute goal from Emily Van Egmond and an overtime game-winner from Alex Morgan.
Below are quotes from Head Coach Casey Stoney, goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan and forward Amirah Ali from Friday’s media availability.
Wave FC Head Coach Casey Stoney:
On this weekend’s Semi-Final:
“It’s a game we are really looking forward to. Obviously, I’m immensely proud of the team’s performance last week against Chicago after going behind and showing such resilience and getting stronger in the game and deserving the win in the end. We’ve had to reflect and learn from that and put our good pass at the game and what we can possibly do to get a win against Portland who are an exceptional side. They are very experienced, they’ve been in this position before, they’ve been a top side for many, many years. We know it’s going to be a difficult game as it has been. We’ve had some fantastic games in terms of an advert for the women’s game so many times this season. I hope it’s another great game. We are going to have to be at our very, very best to get to the final. We are excited, prepared, and really looking forward to it.”
On the travel to Portland:
“The good thing is it is on our coast; we aren’t changing time zones. That is a big thing when you have to change time zones to play- we aren’t doing that against Portland. It’s a reasonably short flight, so in terms of travel, I don’t really think it’ll be a factor this weekend. The fact that we’ve gone there and won in our last game breeds confidence, but they are an exceptional side with great talent on their team. It’s going to be a great game, and a game that we have to be at our best at, but I know we can do it, I have…
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