San Diego Wave FC’s quest to beat OL Reign for the first time will have to wait at least one more game, after falling 1-0 on Sunday in NWSL regular season play at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Rose Lavelle had the breakthrough 15 minutes from time for the home side, as San Diego struggled to hold possession in long spurts of the game and struggled even more to get shots on frame to test OL Reign’s defense.
There weren’t any surprises coming in for San Diego’s XI on the day. Kaleigh Riehl maintained her spot in central defense with Abby Dahlkemper remaining out due to fractured ribs, and Kelsey Turnbow was back on the bench after serving her suspension last week.