Dudinha and Lia Godfrey deliver again to lift San Diego Wave past Portland Thorns
Mar 25, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Wave FC midfielder Lia Godfrey (22), center, is congratulated after scoring during the first half against Portland Thorns FC at Snapdragon Stadium. SAN DIEGO — Dudinha and Lia Godfrey deliver again in San Diego’s 3-1 victory over Portland Thorns FC on Wednesday night at Snapdragon Stadium. Both forwards had scored in their first road game of the season this past weekend.
The Wave has won back-to-back games, showcasing its potential. Dudinha scored two minutes into the match, but Portland quickly equalized. Godfrey’s goal in the 27th minute turned out to be the game-winner.
“It was our best attacking game with our style of play so far in the season,” Wave head coach Jonas Eidevall said postgame. “We were better connected over the whole pitch and continued to create chances. ” Tonight was a 2025 NWSL quarter-final rematch.
San Diego and Portland were scoreless in regulation. Reilyn Turner scored the game-winning goal in extra time. That was the Thorns' lone win over the Wave all-time.
San Diego picked up its first win of the season in Utah against the Royals on Sunday. After not scoring in their season opener, Dudinha put the ball inside the net in the 18th minute after Ludmila's high pressure forced a bad pass that led to a goal-scoring opportunity. Utah equalized in the 67th minute, but rookie midfielder Lia Godfrey scored to secure the Wave's three points.
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