Wave FC’s Trinity Byars delivers a stoppage-time equalizer in Houston
May 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; San Diego Wave FC midfielder Lia Godfrey (22) controls the ball as Houston Dash defender Malia Berkely (10) defends during the first half at Shell Energy Stadium. Trinity Byars stoppage-time equalizer gives San Diego Wave FC a road point against Houston Dash, following the 2-2 draw on Wednesday night at Shell Energy Stadium. Byars has now scored in consecutive matches.
Dudinha opened the scoring in the 20th minute, but the Dash came back with two goals in the second half. Byars, who made her first start on Saturday, was in the right place at the right time to help extend San Diego’s unbeaten streak to three matches. San Diego is coming off a statement win against the Washington Spirit at Snapdragon Stadium this past Saturday.
In a battle of two of the top teams in the NWSL, the Wave scored the game-winning goal in the 89th minute to secure a 2-1 victory. Kenza Dali crossed the ball into a crowded box, and Kimmi Ascanio scored a header goal in the final moments. Trinity Byars made her first professional start and scored in the sixth minute to take an early lead.
The 23-year-old forward suffered an ACL injury almost two years ago at the University of Texas. That goal was a special moment for Byars. The Wave entered the match in Texas on a two-game win streak and as the top team in the standings.
Head coach Jonas Eidevall made a few changes to the starting lineup for the midweek contest. Melanie Barcenas, an 18-year-old forward, made her first start of the season. Ludmila made a return to the starting lineup in place of Byars.
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