Portland neutralizes San Diego Wave FC attack, snaps five-game win streak
Apr 29, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; San Diego Wave FC midfielder Lia Godfrey (22) controls the ball during the first half against Portland Thorns FC midfielder Jessie Fleming (21) at Providence Park. In a top-of-the-table clash, Portland Thorns FC neutralized San Diego FC’s offense, securing a 2-0 victory at Providence Park. Marie Müller scored her first career goal in the 10th minute, which proved to be the game-winner.
Portland handed San Diego its first loss since the season opener on March 14, ending its remarkable five-game win streak. Fresh off a comeback win in the Mile High, San Diego is the hottest team in the NWSL. Denver Summit FC took a two-goal lead after 45 minutes, but the visiting Wave made halftime adjustments and overcame the challenges of playing at altitude.
They scored three goals in the span of 16 minutes in the second half to extend their win streak to five. Rookie sensation Lia Godfrey scored in the 49th minute, then assisted Kennedy Wesley’s header goal from a corner kick. An own goal by a Denver defender decided the outcome in the 65th minute after Dudinha attempted a pass inside the box.
Godfrey has the second-most goals (4) scored in the league entering matchday seven, behind Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda. The 24-year-old received Rookie of the Month honors for March. Jonas Eidevall wisely used the same lineup he’s been using for the past couple of matches.
Entering Wednesday night, San Diego has not lost a game on the road this season, repping their new Balboa Park-inspired kits. This was their second meeting between the two teams in 2026. Dudinha scored the 3rd-fastest goal in club history, putting them ahead in the second minute on March 25 at Snapdragon Stadium.