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Ludmila nets first San Diego Wave goal in Boston, extends win streak to four

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Apr 3, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; San Diego Wave FC forward Ludmila da Silva (17) shoots the ball against the Boston Legacy FC during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Ludmila’s first goal for San Diego Wave FC proved to be the game-winner in Boston, defeating Legacy FC 1-0 on Friday night at Gillette Stadium. The veteran Brazilian striker had been knocking on the door the past couple of games, and she finally found the back of the net.

Jonas Eidevall’s squad continues its hot streak, winning four consecutive games, and has yet to lose a game on the road in 2026. The Wave enters the international break with four wins and one loss. San Diego entered Friday night with three consecutive wins, defeating the Utah Royals, Portland Thorns, and Chicago Stars over a dominant week.

Rookie midfielder Lia Godfrey scored in all three matches and was named Rookie of the Month for March. Godfrey, along with Kenza Dali, Kennedy Wesley, and Dudinha, were on the NWSL’s Best XI for the opening month of the season. The club also bolstered its attack with the addition of U.

S. Women’s National Team star Catarina Macario. The rookie has wasted no time translating her finishing touch from the University of Virginia to the professional level.

After netting the game-winner in Utah, she earned consecutive starts and continued to deliver in front of the goal. Dali has brought control and composure to the midfield, logging a full 360 minutes through four matches. Wesley played every minute of each match and has anchored the backline.

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