Riding the Wave: San Diego extends win streak to three, shuts out Chicago
Mar 28, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Chicago Stars FC midfielder Manaka Hayashi (16) passes the ball under coverage from San Diego Wave FC midfielder Kenza Dali (10) during the second half at Snapdragon Stadium. SAN DIEGO — San Diego Wave FC is riding a wave of momentum—three straight wins and a headline signing. Lia Godfrey scored in all three matches, and Melanie Barcenas delivered back-to-back goals off the bench.
On Saturday, March 28, they defeated Chicago Stars FC 2-0 at Snapdragon Stadium. After a scoreless first half, the Wave finally broke through to secure much-deserved points. In just six days, they have earned a total of nine points.
With four matches played, they are tied for first place in the NWSL alongside Angel City, Seattle Reign, and Portland Thorns. “We’ve grown together as a team during these three games, and they’ve all painted a little bit of a different story,” Wave head coach Jonas Eidevall said about the three-game win streak. He also mentioned that his team is physically and mentally tired due to the quick turnarounds.
It all began on Sunday when rookie Lia Godfrey scored a game-winning goal in the 87th minute, securing San Diego’s first points of 2026 with a 2-1 victory over the Utah Royals on the road. Eidevall rewarded Godfrey with her first professional start against Portland Thorns FC, and she delivered once again. Her goal, along with contributions from Dudinha and Melanie Barcenas, helped the team secure a 3-1 win over Portland , the team they lost to in the quarterfinals.
San Diego won back-to-back games and recently announced the signing of Catarina Macario , a star from the U. S. Women’s National Team.
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