San Diego Wave FC Earn 1-0 Win over Bay FC in the Coachella Valley Invitational

February 22, 2025 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
San Diego Wave FC News Release

San Diego Wave FC at the Coachella Valley Invitational
(San Diego Wave FC)

Indio, Calif. - San Diego Wave FC earned a 1-0 win over Bay FC to close out its preseason at the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational.

Midfielder María Sánchez scored the game winning goal for the Wave in the 90th minute after non-rostered player Jordyn Fusco took a shot from the edge of the box that was saved on the goalline by a Bay FC defender. Sánchez was there to score the rebound and help the Club secure a win in its final match of CVI.

San Diego now turns its attention to the 2025 NWSL Regular Season, opening on March 16 against Angel City FC in Los Angeles. The Wave will then host their home opener at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, March 22, at 7 p.m. PT against the Utah Royals. Tickets are available here.

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Notes:

San Diego's starting lineup featured GK Haračić, D Morroni, D Armstrong, D Wesley ©, D Cecil (non-rostered player), M McCaskill, M Dali, M Sánchez, F Barcenas, F Ascanio, and F Cascarino.

Midfielder María Sánchez scored the first goal of the Coachella Valley Invitational for the Wave.

Midfielder Kenza Dali made her first start and appearance with San Diego.

Defender Kennedy Wesley captained the team for the first time in her professional career.

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San Diego Wave FC at the Coachella Valley Invitational

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